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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jan 24, 1920

Page

2

Town Council Pushes Water, Gas, and Shade Plant Plans

A Town Council motion from the previous year pushes for a suction gas plant to cope with rising domestic water demand, plus borrowing £10,000 to boost water reticulation and another £10,000 to install electric lighting. The article argues plant shade trees along streets is essential for progress, lauding ratepayer support, while noting street grading limits delay improvements. The piece questions funding, suggesting phased costs over years to avoid burdening current generations.

Providence Sonalncome Couneil 5

Traders push for street upgrades amid rising costs and debt fears

An article discusses municipal loan prospects, arguing a current bond at low interest is cheaper than future issues as inflation and prices rise. It cautions on paving Herbert Street and footpath repairs to reduce wear, improve cleanliness, and attract visitors, urging council action and prudence in taxing.

Hate Theodore Permant Mich Jin Herbert Jules Credulog Herbert Street Messie Blanc Burns Philp Ibga Council Frange

Public notice on panstead privies and local orders

Public notice from Cantmeter listing construction of panstead privies under regal regulations at cost of £3 5 each with cabinet and rent pipe. orders at Commercial Hotel. Also notices about banking practices resuming 1920 on Tuesday 27 January at 7 30 pm and a public holiday on Monday 26 inst with shops closed. employment ads and secretary A V Murray final.

Barre Tiesith Regottions A. V. Murray

Bowen Town Council Notice on Privy Cabinet Purchases

Bowen Town Council calls Bowen householders to install official Privy Cabinets at the lowest price, with materials and workmanship guaranteed. Councillors warn against buying from other traders and promise official inspection and stamping before and after installation to protect public funds.

Bowen Ogie de Tinquets Towi Kiko Aediages Comitine Ayia Teuters Yegat Lomirabihe Sewysner Jowest Pendvten Yenid

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