Town and Shire Amalgamation Talks Push Conference
Wan and Giratith Shire Council debated merging part of the Shire with Mate Town Councils. A conference was sought to discuss extending the town boundary to Don River or Earl Creek and to pursue total amalgamation of the two areas with a unified Bowen Harbour district plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan- Giratith
Coonell
Mate Town
Leen
Don River
Earl Creek
Vaincide
Mount Bramston
Kootooloo Lo Kuri Creek
Shie Als
Pres
Bowen Town
Wangaratta Shire
Progerpine Shire
Couseil
Bowen Harbour Board
Cielthie
P. Williams
Wits Uiog
Uoder
Heatley
Bev
Rob Nister
Hutter
McLean
Shire
Wiliams
Townsville
Towery Credi
Sind Passithan
Bris- Tite
Brishone Aren
Alanl
Bowen
Wangaratta Nut Proserpine
Pwirt
Rowe
Vr. Mehean
Oual Atmathiy
Hrisbane
Girmers
Wistriels
Bristine
We Raven
Wangaratta
Proserplue Mounells
Aehhod
Bowen Harbour
McLenan
T. Dougherty
Arguments for Total Amalgamation of Howell District Councils
The speech to the 140 conference argues for merging three Howell District local authorities into one Bowen Harbour based council. It cites community interests, centralized administration, finance, road works, public health, and regional amenities as benefits, proposing Bowen as headquarters with coordinated policies and extended purchasing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Bowen
B. J. Riordan
Bowen Chamber of Commerce
Wingaratta Connells
Bureau of Industry
Bowen District
Theo Avramides Hootmaker All Repairs and Footwear Sale
The ad announces Theo Avramides offering repairs for footwear and selling ladies and men's footwear at reasonable prices. It highlights in stock items and service for both women and men with an emphasis on affordable options.
Franks Leather Stores Offer Wholesale Leather Goods
Brock 72 whaden of Moglinh Leather ette 34in. and OOin. from f/1 yard. English Rubberised Hood Materials Ain. and T2Zin., also Pram Linings: Bilde Fasteners, all sizes. From 2in. to in. including Open-enders. In Feath erweights, Fine and Heavyweights. Wholesale, Retail and Mail Orders. Write for samples. Franks Leather Stores 08 Broadway Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brock
Franks Leather
Broadway
Sydney
Farming and Land for Sale at Gillett's Point
W A R Harris licensed commission agent advertises tractore and farming implements, cattle, and farming properties for sale at Gillett's Powderly Road, Bowen. Moderate land and farming opportunities listed for buyers seeking livestock and agricultural equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Proserpine area given as option for single Lawn Authority
A district proposal suggests locating a single Lawn Authority to serve Won firma and surrounding beds. It argues for clerks at multiple centres for ratepayers to pay accounts and keeps foreman roles in each centre. The text notes the area would be large but not overly so and urges careful consideration of establishing a centralized authority by the Thewen district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teva
Puriiy
Towle
Pest
Thich
Iil
Crenter
Goode
Popria
Oco-Ordinate
Gloriana
Barrier Reef
Uwem
Prospfpine
Bowen
Port Fran
Wilvertine Hor
Thatriecanke
Connel
Droserplin
Collinsville
Proserpine
Wonfirma
Wingle
Thewen
Rail Run for Urgent Medical Travel To Brisbane
The Travelling Sick Owen Progress Association secured a Railway Department reply on special transport for urgent medical cases. The department allows a two-berth flat compartment at Townsville for southbound mail trains to Tipon with Bowen access for urgent patients, while noting other centers may have urgent needs. The chairman welcomed the reply, noting free travel to Cancer Clinic or General Hospital in Brisbane and possible fare refunds when travel is medically required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Progress Association
Railway Department
Cify
Pittendam
Townsville
Tipon
Bowen
Ursen
J. BR. Allinon
Po Re. Delamothe
Brisbane
Cancer Clinic
General Hospital
Health Department
Ofr
Burdened by OCR style: Owen School of Arts Library and Museum
Public reading room offers thousands of books from light fiction to rare historical volumes and a museum within the building. Latest papers and magazines available to the public. Dance floor noted as best in town with membership details and annual fee of 18 a/l/-, payable quarterly half yearly or annually. Further particulars available from
Reward offered for information on crimes and arson across listed districts
A broadReward offered up to £500 for information leading to committal or conviction for theft, cattle stealing, beef theft, and related offenses across numerous towns and firms. Rewards include £60 for committal and £400 for conviction, with further payments for information on bush fires and other crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derdun
Cy Teal
W. T. Wharton & Co
Blrzalee
Lolworth
Gilchrist Watt & Quoningham
Strathmore and
Woodhouse
Tha Beak Tastoeral Company
Richard Foot
Cordington
Faust Broa
Breadalbane
Kirkale Pastors Coy
Kirkie, Mira, Ferguson
Byerwin Staton
AsPome
Moss Vale
EL Cox & Sons
G Quineford
Inkerman
the Rocke
J. B. Isbell
Havah
Heidelberg
J. B. Kelly
Ambford
A. J. McDonald
Cattle Vale
Mountain Home
Robertson Bros
Winter Irving ‘Row
Facamunda
Ann's
H. Ul
Lascelles
É& Deynies
Warnet
Hor
Ravenswood
Mra. Lewis
Carne O'Gowrie
Bowen Independent Availability At Local Agents
The Bowen Independent can be obtained from Agents including Amiths Newancencr, Schilling's Newancency, Millers Delicateswen Newsagency West End Store Atfield's Powell Street, O J A Bede's Andrews' Cash Woodhall Andersen Prohaska Queens Real Queer's Bench Price 64 per copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiths
Newancencr
Schilling’s
Newancency
Millers Delicateswen & Newsagency
West End
Atfield’s
Powell Street
Andrews
Woodhall
Andersen & Prohaska
Queen's Real’s
Queer's Bench
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Jearly
Dave Chapmans
Wilma Street
Bow
Hudson & Singer Cars and Utilities
Diamond (T
David Brown
Coventry Victor
ARIEL
Triumph
Matchless
James Motor Cycles
WorbLin
STOW
Comulste Witt
Rium
James DE Luxe
Dave Chapman
Buorts
Les Readdy
Tatlon
Bpowlil Street
Iiemite Tiveli Theatre
Plilne
Itii
Acme Plumbing Service
W. Schmid
Water Service
Gregory Street
Better Bros. Pty. Ltd
Vromiey
Neen
Elise
Halldings
Contenta
Lywnent
Hie
Tg Tonne Union Chem
BK. Harees
Bowe Licensed Commission & Borchardling Avent
South British Tosurance Company Limited
Inc
The
Suk Memick Trent
Town & Shire
Shire Council
Monlgamarben
Gerern
Ty Gieant
Aheold
Col- Uneville
Seateville
Merinda
Yutual
Rowen
Howes
Nul
Bowen Land Agents
Saa
Colin
Hig
Cain
Hin
United Resources
Theo
Avramides
Have Money
W. A. R. Harris
C.C.D
Austin
Electrolux
Southern Cross
Genalex
C.O.D
the Farmers State Wide Organisation
Bowen School of Arts Library & Museum
R. Miller & Co
George St. Bowen
Fhone Lay
Bowen Independent
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