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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1913
Page
3
The Bowen Town Council held its regular monthly meeting with Mayor and Aldermen presenting. Key actions included approving last minutes, discussing contractor bids for water, sanitary, and street work, appointing a sanitary rate collector, and authorizing repairs and waste management measures while reporting financials and outstanding accounts.
Kennedy Hospital committee met Wednesday to consider medical officer appointments with private practice rights. Debate focused on salary offers of 200 to 300 pounds annually plus visiting surgeon terms. A special meeting was set for January 1 to decide on next steps and locum arrangements were left to the visiting committee.
A visitor to Bowen praises the harbour and climate but criticizes road and footpath conditions in Bowen's main streets and backs streets. The letter argues for a more proactive Town Council, proposing candidacy to improve roads drainage lighting and the water supply as Bowen seeks growth and tourist appeal.
The fret sale organized by the newly formed Methodiat Ladies' Guild was held in Alexandra Hall on Friday and Saturday and proved a great success with strong local interest and support.
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