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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 15, 1952

Page

3

Shire Budget Aims at Meeting Year End

The Shire Council presents its current year budget with a £1202 operating drain and £6725 loan balance. Net figures show improvements in last year’s operations, with savings from election expenses and planned reductions in rates. The plan also covers vehicle and staff costs, public works, and anticipated repayments to reduce overdrafts.

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Bowling Club Footpath Priority Endorsed by Town Council

The Works Committee recommends finishing the Bowling Club footpath at a cost of £2 to beautify the club premises. Debate centers on whether this project should take priority over other works while the Overseer coordinates leveling and grading of footpaths in the area. The motion to grade the path was carried.

Macurslon Hocallig TH. Woods Delamathe Aberts Awl IL Currie Patel Day Street Arl Woolf Cleaeypoof Ald Woods

Water rate reform and service fund notes from council

The article outlines proposed changes to water and electricity charges across several funds including Merinda and Queens Hench Walter. It details historic deficits from a burst pipe under a police hall and the expectation that levying normal rates will restore balance. Separate lists show street-by-street billing details and expected rate adjustments for years.

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Harris Farm Supply Ad Lists Prices for Implements

An advertisement from W. A. R. Harris promotes trucks tractors and farming implements with moderate prices. It lists Cooper's Cattle Dips and Tater Seeds as part of the agricultural offerings from South Brittle Insurance Company collateral.

South Brittle Insurance Coy Cooper's

Dance Organisers Tarty Caps Balloons Breen ers Confetti

Readers gather details of a social event with costumes and decorations. The note mentions organizers arranging party items such as caps balloons confetti and masks for a festive gathering.

Obituary of Robert Archibald in Bowen crowd and clip

Robert Archibald formerly of Edin burgh and Krakow spent most of life there died recently in Bowen after short illness. He was famed for humor and strong individuality and once a noted Highland dancer in Scotland. He left St. Denis Presbyterian church, a dramatic voice and church conflict with theatre noted. His funeral was held with Rev C H Ekernuin officiating.

Robert Archibald J. Archibald Archibald Bowen Det Berm Edinburgh Ne Iman Krotlind Roy Architbald Fund St. Dns Presbyterian Church H. Ekernuin

Archer Family Victory in Club Charm Quarterfinals

Frank Archer defeats Hugh Jones in a notable quarterfinal at the Club Charm event as Mrs. Frank Archer tops Miss J Schilling. Other results include Mrs. Archer beating Le Pones and Arthur triumphing over Danes tee Choe, with semi finals slated for next round and trophies upcoming for Turner's and Fitzhardinge.

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Charity Ball at Grind Theatre Highlights 168

The Charity Ball fundraiser at the Grind Theatre Hert on Friday August 2 features attractions such as Flower and Cigarette Girls, a pastel floor show by Mrs Elteen Tayne, a mannequin parade, balloon showers, and a seven piece orchestra. Committee seeks volunteers for supper and prizes. contact Mrs Meehan at 211. Cokes may be collected at Ariutawce Station by 10 AM Friday.

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Harbour Board Applies for Treasury Loan and Subsidy

The Harbour Board, via Mr J W Russell, receives details from the Treasurer about a Treasury loan up to £1200 and subsidy up to £600 for removing rocky edges at Berths 2 and 4. The Governor in Council approval for the subsidy is obtained. loan interest is 4 pounds 10 shillings per centum with 40 annual instalments, payable semi annually at 6.744 percent.

J. W. Russell Bowen Branch ALD Howen Harbour Board Treasury

Notice to Advertisers on Vent Real Advertisements Change

Notice to advertisers that changes to vent real advertisements must reach this office by 1 p.m. on Wednesday. W. L. Darwen & Sons.

Pam Darwen & Suns

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