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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1949

Page

11

Shire Overseer Reports Novembers Works and Upgrades

Shire Overseer Davidson reviews November works including repairs to stone pitched margins, concrete invert, drainage, bridges, and road gravelling. Notes completion of Sandy Gully bridge works, flood flow plans, and fencing of the Joehin to Longford road, with future graveling and grit plans dependent on gear and weather.

Noveber Davidson Pix Merinds-Ekori Sandy Gully Buri Creek Bowen Ayr Broadlands Toaths Ltth Armstindg Sulewater Creeks Ulstrioet Midi Tivaids Ormiunbssdin Cldbvisen Bart Thaber Cain Aml Joehiein Longford Seagee Titi Petk Hay Ghally Mang Estimtes Eny Gilly Hay Gully Duck Creek Mearing Port Donison

Bowen River Bridges Repair Work Progress and Delays

Repair projects at Collinsville Mt Coolon report timber purchase delays for Bowen River bridges. Concrete wall cuts at No 1 weir near 4.9 mile expected to finish this week. Foreman Toohey praised for progress amid ant shortage. local farmers aiding with casual labor. Excavation near the second weir advancing. culvert work and drainage improvements planned near Merinda Hotel and Stauler McArthur Streets. Pumps and equipment issues noted. a starter loaned from the State Mine until repairs complete. Water levels receded to near last year’s low as work continues toward Christmas closure.

Toohey Tad Big Son Igi Thompson Twenelly Fortumetelys Qimagedd Trisbone Pew Thompson Department of Linn Ant Elven Spear Link Devel

Rewards Offered for Cattle Theft and Fires Across Numerous Stations

A historical notice lists rewards not exceeding £500 for information leading to the committal or conviction of persons involved in killing or stealing cattle or property, or starting bush fires on various properties and stations. The list includes numerous names and properties across regions, with specific reward amounts for committal or conviction.

W. T. Wharton _& Co Birralee Lolworth Guehriat Witt , Cunningham, Strathmore and Woodhouse the Beak Fpuastoral Companys Brichard Foot Cardington Falls Bros. Breadalbane Birknie Mustoral Qoy Kirkala Cox & Done Guineford Inkerman the Rocks Metete H Isbell Harrah Heidelberg J. J. Kelly Ashford A.J. McDonald Cattle Vale Mountain Hoowe Glenville Macey Emo Fiaing Webertson Beow Winter Irving Bros Yucumunda St. Ann's Massyrts Sonoma Lastelles Georg Tollypool Scariwater Searchwater Station J. Gordon & Lone Mt. Pleasant Belmore Downs Ripley A. Whalen Akalunda Ee Pott Barnfoot Major's Creek T. St. Moore & Coy Pretty Bend F. Hentley & Coy Lisgar Glengarra Beryl Austra- Tin (London) Ltd

Local Shire Prepares for Water Storage and Road Works

A council report outlines steps to augment water supply after rainfall increases in Gaker Creek. Plans include concrete tracks on Leichhard range, Conway Street Bridge upgrades, and gravelling of Quthack roads. Efforts aim for Treasury approval and end of March start, with repairs to TDM Bulldozer and Allis Chalmers Grader noted.

Aheton Gaker Creek Leichhard Range Wniolent Conwar Street Elana Conway Street Othark Road Quthack Treasury Hits Town Ietet Allis Chalmers Matur Genesul Bowen Igichine

By law tighter controls on flats conversion in Bowen

Bowen Town Council proposes a new bylaw to regulate erection and conversion of flats to tenements. It requires council approval for sites and conversions including septic installation, limits building size on allotments, and sets minimum internal floor area and fire resistant materials. The rules apply to existing buildings as well as new constructions and conversions.

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