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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 03, 1918

Page

2

Town Council Refuses Loan for Town Reticulation Project

The Town Clerk reports a Treasury view on extending town reticulation and reservoir capacity. After evaluating reports from Englncer Bieland and the Hydraulic Engineer, the loan of £10,000 is deemed inadvisable at present. Delays stem from pumping plant problems, overdrawn Water Authority accounts, and disputed departmental charges, with repairs still underway and no firm funding in sight.

C. Colliss Teeanury Englncer Bieland Theodore Hand Thi Treasury Water Authority Hiishaoe Waporegans

Questionable plant revival effort draws municipal ire

Fragmentary OCR shows Mayor and Aldermen accusing the attempt to restart a new plant as a huge blunder. They argue the effort wastes public funds, undermines investor confidence, and fails to deliver promised improvements. The document records pressure on local officials to remedy the situation.

Death of Mr J G Thor LN

The death of Mr J G Thor LN occurred November 25 at age 75 in George Street residence. He was a Schleswig Holstein native who moved to Rockhampton with his wife, later ran a Powell Street business, and joined the Caradfellow Lodge for 40 years. He leaves six sons, three daughters, and 35 grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday at 4 30 p.m. with rites by Rey McKeown at the graveside.

Joan George Thatmahien Wilson William George Street Rey McKeown Holy Trinity Church Schleswig Holstein Germany Rockhampton Slp Tamalsbagas Bowen Powell Street Don Oadfellows Lodge Helm Carer & Cos

Wedving Bells Mayne-Grouby Daintily United in Matrimony

The marriage of Arthur Fradarick Payne and Alien Lavi Grouby was celebrated in Shily Telnily Giluroh, Rav KL, with a ceremony attended by family and friends. The bride wore a white gown and carried a bouquet, the groom wore formal attire, and both announced a honeymoon to Townsville and Tagham. The event featured a decorated wedding cake and photographs taken at Perrous’s studio.

Aeny Telnily Giluroh Rav KL Arthur Fradarick Payne E. Payne Hwan Honda Lavi Grouby Yanngowt Bselett Rawan Brids Churen Walet Bela Dainty Bridgeoom Amy Bayne Sinter Britegroom Vieux Oxo Corsacs Valence Bet Vieux Rove Howe Mora Ray Will Arinoling Perrous Naval Caate Briday Townsville Tagham

Red Cross Society Miseling Notes and Charitable Updates

The fortnightly meeting of the Red Cross Society was held at the School of Arie on Wednesday. Apologies were received from several members. Correspondence included donations and parcels for fundraisers. speakers praised the charity work and wool offerings. A routine report covered absence allowances, wool work, and upcoming charitable drives with reference to deliveries and distribution logistics.

Arie Wednes Beasident Palmer Parroux Pie Torpey Horbart Wideveon Kyles Martin Eadames Trenow Hebb Mins Andee Minilen Ware Road Briabans Mae Rards Moe Treawur FR. Smith Mre Brookn Welles Wishar Mina Carlatan Droison Park Toyee Andrews Cluttarbuck Migs P, McCoy Meadames Lloyd, Herbert, Guild, Tarner Porrans Andrews Ton Wool Workara Chat Misgoa C. Quis

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