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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 26, 1949

Page

13

Bowen Town Council Considers Electricity Charges and Extensions

The Connel Way council meets on August 18 with the Mayor and aldermen, debating Electricity Commission charges for Salt Works Coke Works and Harbour Board. Plans for a turbo-alternator and boiler extension are reviewed, while proposals for small day-labour extensions are noted. Future street lighting, garden plots, and water supply recommendations are discussed, with emphasis on permanent beautification and sprinkler systems.

Connel Way Thorsday Ald J. AR. Delamothe BR. W. Rodgers HW. W. Darwen H. J. Kelly J. G. #. Weldon FE. BE. Hammond Mesers A. B. Moore W. Thoman A. H. Mortensen G. J. Barlow Electric Authority Electricity Commission Salt Works Coke Works Harbour Board Kelly Connell Thambers Dalrymple Street Als Hammond B. A. Bull's Department of Agriculture Wo Darwen

Bowen council debates trustees deputation and sewer plans

The council discussed trustee outreach with a deputation to the Connell, and a survey led to progress on the proposed treatment works site at Dalrymple Point. The Shire Hall footpath cost share was settled, and garbage service options were considered including a possible in-house system.

Hammond Welldon Works Committee Ald. Rodgers Connell al. Darwen Conneil Wilers Ald Kelly Traderider Husking Davey Darwen Jhe Atayuy Pene Dalrymple Point

Town council packs work orders for drainage and street repairs

The council discussed Arthur Street improvements and a small electric unit for hot water at the Depot. Overseer said materials are ordered for Thomas Street drainage. Repairs on Poole Street at Norris Street intersection to be inspected. Williams Street completion deferred to year end. Health Inspector to report on Sewell Street outbuilding relocation. Footpath erosion at Toole and Leichhardt Streets needs plant removal. part of loan project to tackle drainage issues. Police attention requested for Dalrymple Street between Sinclair and Leichhardt Streets. Meeting adjourned.

Arthur Treet Ald Hammous Mena Coumell Mbde Hammond Thomas Street Welldon Poole Street Norriy Street Welldam Williams Street al. Darwenl Wuld J. North Gangels Rad Petal Ln Bolen Brisbane Street Torwen Sewell Street Dalrymple Street Sinclair Leichlairdt

Bible Society Meeting in Salvation Army Hall

Wednesday Ammuet 27th the Bow Branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society held a meeting at the Salvation Army Hall. Captain Wight presided and introduced Rev Andrews and Rev M Biebter who spoke on the Society. In twenty years 2042 branches formed with funds shared equally by Anglican and other Protestant bodies. Mr Lewis named Chairman. collectors listed. Rev Andrews spoke on the Tennensberg Mission in Central Australia and missions worldwide.

Ammuet Bowe British and Foreigh Bible Society Salvation Army Hall Hociely Captain Wight Salvation Arey Hey. Andrews Queensland M. Biebter North Queensland Andrews Adeas Church of England Lewis Miss Castles Missy M. Weedon Ayles M. McKee Haynes Lister Born Ufe Ie Termensberg Central Australian

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