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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Dec 23, 1949

Page

7

Wangaratta Shire Council debates roads and bridges funding

The Wangaratta Shire Council meeting criticized the Main Roads Commission over lack of bridges on Bowen-Proserpine and Howen-Arr roads, and discussed material shortages, priorities, and maintenance across townships including Collinsville, Ayr, and Townsville. Council urged action, noting dangerous creek crossings and deferred projects, with multiple committee updates and local infrastructure plans.

Main Roads Commission Crithelam Wangaratta Shire Bowen-Proverpine Wangaratta Belng Cinderelly Brisbane M.A. Works Townsville Ayr Crs GL Bott Laker G. J. Lioyd Toms Wallin i Heatley D. F. Cummink Ninhet A. EB. Hill Dougherty D. B. McLean Bowen Progress Asean Howen-Arr Road Cro Williams Ari Creek Clainman MBO Ted Cr. McLean Dr. Williams Dullock Wigan Collinsville Mesivt Bowen-Agye Howl Ciimlit Rocky Ponds MIC Arrow Creek McLean le Council Iti Chirnuim Hocky Ponda Creek Sutter Hiver Hirishine

Plumbing Notice from Bowen Plumbing Service

Plumbers Messhhjurbs Layton announce they carry out all plumbing repairs at right prices. Customer materials used where possible. Prompt service guaranteed. Phone 00 Woodhall's Store.

Messhhjurbs & Layton Bowen Plumbing Service Bowen Woodhall

Electrical Installations and Repair Services Ad

Galletly offers all electrical installations and repairs at reasonable prices in Batimates Glen and Healdence. Orders and payments accepted at Morbert Street or Mrauell's Govt Tourist Bureau. Phone 121 for day or night service. Metéo Sales and Services.

Glen Healdence Tlorbert Street Mra Uell's Govt. Tourist Bureau Shannon Johnson Brisbane St George Street

Council notes and public works items across regions

District discussions cover licensed gate alterations at Marlow and Don Road, grid compliance, and fencing issues. Land leasing at Reserve it, Eton Vale is considered with public rights in mind. Actions include garage and dwelling alterations, shed removals, and improvements to Yellowville yards. Health reports urge notices and statutory actions for noncompliant trustees, with requests for bus shelter and racecourse notices.

Erida MRC A. IL. Teltgel Upper Don Road Eton Vale Lami Admin Conneil Nexiops Weety Northern Bulbways Yolllowville L. W. Willams Healty J. Crichton Massy Soldier’ Road Bowen A. J. Edwards

Council Proceedings Mention Charges and Public Works

The minutes note investigations into Wangaratta Creek bridge needs and meter diagram cards for absent householders. Queries include rates arrears as advised by Wounell’s solicitors and road openings on freehold land. The chairman extends good wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

Wangaratta Creek Aml Cr. Nisbet Collinsville Wounell Gimount Hill Warrantil

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