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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1952

Page

3

Town debate over staff use of council vehicles

At a July town meeting Ald Currie questioned exclusive use of vehicles by Water Foreman and Overseer. Mayor urged receipts for statements. Mortenson defended efficiency. Woods urged private alternatives. Discussion covered vehicle sharing, transport needs, and costs.

Moray LL Mortensen J. Oo Turner Ald Tf Currie T. Owens Amy Niles Yale Ouvens al T. B. Woods Cornell Tts Mil Woods Erplavors Herbert Streel Ble Mortemon Owens Maine Wits Cammell George Street Moe Otter Fee Warklas Wren Aeeter Petares Tver Electrieians Eeugehneter Eas Tayn Thomas and Joree ML Cierie

On Call All the Time in City Operations

The mayor and Aldermen discuss on call police and overseer vehicle use, noting officers on call, transport costs, and the need for clear rules. Debate covers who should be on call, whether escorts should ride in taxis, and standards for city vehicle hiring and use.

City Council debates vehicle hiring for officers and staff

Currie argues reforms to allow hiring of vehicles only for official use while limiting who may drive. The Mayor and engineers voice concerns about safety and accountability as amendments are proposed to require oversight by Overseer or Engineer, with several members pushing for stricter controls before approval.

Currie Wetton Mayer Wools Conwell Pst Ald Stathog Ald Warwen Cornell Polley Abe Corrie Connell

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