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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 04, 1948

Page

3

Town valuations rise after council re valuation in 1048

A special meeting of the Tewen Town Commune approved a town wide re valuation showing an overall 17 percent rise from £65 009 to £80 875 effective July 1 1948. Valuator Mr Quilter defended method noting rises reflect fair market values and urged owners to appeal if needed.

Tewen T.quilter Quilter W. A. R. Hardy J. BE. Hammond Mt Tissent John Fubchiser Herbert Becaus Tullway Station N.W Don Street Tynitter Hammond Ald Lawlor Qallier Ald. Lawlor Quilter Was That the General Increase In the Puelness Herbert Street Ald. Harria Commercial Bank Shamuson and Edgerton, Jr Hank Alster Ata

Firewood and Wood Supplies Advertised by Morris and Gralton

Morris and Gralton Queens Beach Wood Depot announce supply of firewood house blocks fence posts and other wood items. Orders can be left at the counter or by mail. Delivery available at shortest notice to customers in the area.

Mesays Morris and Gralton Queens Beactt Woon

Girl Guides Bowen visit by Queensland state chief

Mrs L Gresham, State Chief Commissioner of the Girl Guides Association in Queensland, visited Bowen on May 19. The visit aimed to form a Bowen Local Association to support Guiding, with a rally and an inspiring address by Gresham. A new Local Association Committee was formed led by Mrs T Ayles and Mrs C F Bennell, with other members named. The Sound Association seeks supporters and volunteers to help growth and character building in the town.

L. Greshaca Girl Guides Association Queensland Miex DD. Carpenter Bowen Bowen Gulden T. Ayles Mra C. F. Bnell Mesdames Architetcs Thivis Hranwell Heater Rodney Hassell Z. Aye Kenny Merc Gresham Guile Cnothers Sound Astochation Miyoue

Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Promote Gentle Laxative Action

The periodical bilious attacks indigestion and constipation arise from overeating or poor food. Dr Moree's Indian Root Pills offer a proven laxative that assists nature by stimulating the liver stomach and bowels, backed by years of public favor.

DR. Morse Dr.Moree

Water restrictions debated at Town Hall meeting

Town Council discussed continuing or adjusting water use limits after recent restrictions. Mayor stated pumping capacity and daily usage, Metered homes may use water freely if they pay meter rents, four zones planned for fair distribution, next meeting to consider extended hours if supply remains adequate. Public discussion noted as prudent, not weak.

Vann Coummo Pen al DR Delamethe Bees Akl FE Hiammond AML J. G Welldon Moore Sidhe Rellwaye Council Ald. J. Ashworth Couneil Progress Association Connell Conneil Ald Hammond Abd. Ashworth AL Welldon Ald. Ashworth Bowen

New Reservoir Plans Discussed At Tow Connell Meeting

At a special Tow Connell session on Wednesday the consulting engineers reported three leakage repair options for the reservoir wall. They proposed caulking with lime, tarred hemp, or cement mortars, with volunteers applying the chosen method. The council favored the third option if the joint was thoroughly cleaned and the test dated to ensure reservoir integrity.

Tow Connell Mdview Pepi Uel Leiwel Eintbee Ie Council

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