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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 23, 1950

Page

2

Bowen Town Council Considers £30 000 Town Works Plan

At its June meeting Bowen Town Council weighs a £30 040 works loan subsidy package from consulting engineers. The plan allocates drainage road and kerb to Gregory Street and surrounding areas, with options to cut subsidy or defer work to revenue. Mayor and Alderman discuss funding, impact on rates, and timing for early next year.

Bowen Town Gounell Trig Phe Lst Brisbane Adelva Herbert Street Gregory Street Mesers Gdutteridge Hosking Davey Kennedy, Doyle and Gierden Herbert ii Kennedy Poole Gordon Currie Hammond Gregory Bireet Livingstone Ht Brigbane Powell Street Ald Hacumund Sali Tie Sure Ley Gregory Sinet Joan

Village boat builders unveil new auxiliary ketch Thigato Croft

Local amateur John Feeney completes the seven foot auxiliary ketch Thigato Croft after years of solitary effort. The vessel features a stout hull, seven bunks, a lockhouse cabin, a bathroom, and ample space for cruising as the Feeneys plan coastal voyages and retirement work among Northern waters.

Bowen Mesars Vercy Wilson Tom Wilson Lawohey John Fenner John Feeney John Hig van RAAF Amd Lyidan Lockhousr Thriggheur Ford Feeney

Financial Plan for Town Works and Loans Discussed

The town considers expiring town funds and new loans to cover roadwork and a plant, with annual costs around £2000 even after savings. Aimed to spread over years, officials debate funding structure, department approval, and street improvements on Gregory Street while awaiting clearer figures.

Vipers Department of Lovoverniment Hammond Gregory Street Ald Welldon A. A Murlennen Emilee Ube Whlemlers Ietes En Elieer-In-Tharge

Fancy Paper Serviette Options for Birthday Parties

Readable item notes 64 napkin designs described as stltalite for birthday parties at Bowen Independent.

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Electric Authority Debates Country Apprenticeship Support

Bowen Electric Authority discussed improving apprentice training for rural areas with four hours weekly on work tied to Technical School programs under Authority supervision. The Mayor noted the disparity for country apprentices and approved a recommendation to mitigate practical and theoretical training gaps.

Bowen Electric Authority J. Co Turner Citer Turner Revealla Hein

McKay's New Gaieties at Stanley McKay's Vaudeville

McKay's New Gaieties presents a high profile vaudeville revue at the Stanley McKay's venue. Jenny Howard, renowned in Australia, headlines alongside George Lord, praised as a successor to Cin Quavall in juggling. The company features top artists, a polished orchestra, new stage settings, and modern dressing as Show Week runs Tuesday to Thursday.

Stanley McKay Geran Meng Jenny Howard Australia Tivell Bydney George Lord England George Cinquavall de Toner

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