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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1922
Page
4
A fresh consignment highlights Joyce's Vette Escuiey bits and funk items, drawing attention to ALBEE tied exhibitions and related dealer activity.
Bowen council discussed public holidays for the Auuful Show, water taps and beach access, and rules on rates in a detailed session. Aldermen debated quarry supplies, fountain taps costs, and the removal of a water trough, with decisions pending on several maintenance and relief fund requests.
Local council discusses council action on fire brigade reforms and a potential electric lighting scheme. A special Saturday meeting is set to review applications, harbour board submissions, and supply arrangements as council debates upgrading the town’s safety and infrastructure.
An Engineer's report covers public works and staff matters. It cites a pending payment, holiday allocations for inspectors, and adjustments to salaries. The discussion includes street work on Herbert Street, track alignment, utility poles and telegraph tiles, and proposals for sanitary conveniences and drinking taps.
On Saturday June 24 the town council discussed the electric lighting project. The tender from Kes vick & Crombie of Ipswich was accepted with reductions proposed by the consulting engineer. A report on power supply to the borough was considered and Walsh was to supply mains while payment terms and increases were debated.
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