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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1949
Page
8
Wangaratta Shire Council discusses funding for roads brushing, river work, and public works. Debates hinge on superannuation schemes, housing, and extensions to essential services with multiple motions and delegations to works and finance committees.
A lengthy notice lists rewards up to £500 for information leading to the committal or conviction of persons involved in killing or stealing cattle and horses. It names multiple firms and individuals across towns such as Birralee, Woodhouse, Strathmore, Cardington, Gainsford, Moss Vale, Ashford, and many others, outlining payments for saving hides and for information causing committal or conviction.
The Bowen Harbour Board met on the 20th at 10.30 am with Chairman Welldon and members including Hamilton and Telford. They approved an Adelaide Steamelilp Car haulage contract, discussed price increases from Brand Philp and Allen & Hans Tid, and planned to await the Prices Commissioner’s reply. They sought priority orders from Public Works and arranged interviews for a new transporter candidate. A dredging invoice from Cairns Harbour Board was reviewed, and several items were deferred to next month.
The council discussed shelter provision for bus routes and referred matters to the Works Committee of Thyllulona for review at Murreona and Merinda. Discussions covered drainage on Mowit Coulon, Pinn free Creek crossing, and Black's Creek hazard. A map of Khire goods routes, railway schemes, and tide road work between Proserpine and Bowen were also noted as priorities.
Readable fragment notes party supplies including balloons streamers and stamps. Mentions Bowen Independent and procuratory phrasing with unclear names.
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