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Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 05, 1950

Page

2

Roads Scheme Battle Shapes Outback Work Delay

The Wangaratta Shire Council meets as Dr B M Baommat laments changes to the 2004 Mongback Road scheme. Debates center on starting Collinsville, routing to Mount Covlon, and extending to western shire areas. Officials push for prompt action despite cost and weather concerns, with calls to reallocate crews and finalize the plan.

Bridagy Wangaratti B. M. Baommat Hedstom Counell Collinsville Willams Ep Ein Callimeville Allo Mount Covlon Willan Wain W. Qobn Manih Collinge

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Valedictory Farewell for Captain and Mrs Wight at Salvation Army

A Friday evening farewell at Salvation Hall honored Captain and Mrs Wight and their two children, marking three years in charge of the Towen Corps. The event featured speeches from church leaders, tributes to the Kent family, musical numbers, and a presentation by the Boys League, as attendees wished the Wights Godspeed and blessings for their future.

Salvation Art Andy Wolecuwe Wight Amy Brisbane Serview Kent David Salvation Army Due Corps Rass Howe Langue Cod Salvation Acur Mra H.W. Bupsaal Ars. Welt Drom Mev Thorpe Rev Museéh. Dew Pr. Thal Miesren Blacher Fister Nik Webb Mors Whetet Thule Happy Lome League Bowen Ivan Mtr J. Chiubertiin

Harbour Finances in Mitre Month Shows Revenue Decline

The harbour finances for Mitre show revenue totals of £824 with forecasts of £1252 for March, marking a decrease from the previous year. Early year figures indicate a smaller revenue stream compared with the prior period as imports and freight volumes drop.

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Road Conmend Initiative Faces Government Decision

Discussion at Collinsville and Beattville council meetings centers on funding and building the key highway. Ministers and the State Coal Board show limited support, urging the Male Heads Commission to propose a policy and delay major road construction. Cooperation between local leaders and government remains uncertain amid financial and governance concerns.

Ethey Aftairs Mick Osllinsre Seattville Cy. A. Hin

Inverd­on Road Bitumen Woes Prompt Council Action

Dr Gi Pott, chairman of Wangaratta Shire Dome, reports that Inverdon Road from Livingstone Street to the Nhino ground suffers from inadequate bitumen. The lower Herbert Street section is rough, repaired with cinders, and road users face poor conditions. The commission may rework the section after protests to the minister. Clothing marking outfits offered at Bowen independ.

Bowen Inverdon Road Livingstone Street Gi. Pott Wangaratta Shire Dome Mia Ttunds Commission Herbert Street Heedons Pott Vonmei Jsk- Log Mu Haeela Saint

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