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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 13, 1922
Page
3
Fragmented OCR records show meeting notes and financial statements from Howhn Town Council. The text references pay periods, street work, water authority matters, and maintenance of supply, with scattered figures and dated entries.
Readable parts indicate a local item but content is fragmented. No clear entities or event details to identify the main action or outcome.
A historical report discusses engineering plans for a 6 inch main, 9 2 inch branches, and water reticulation upgrades. It outlines costs for pipes, pumping, and contingencies, with figures on loan terms, annual interest, savings, and projected water connections. It notes long service life considerations and recommends using abval pipes to improve efficiency and reduce future maintenance.
The Bowen Harbour Board considers coal handling facilities and harbor works. A Durban report on coal handling is reviewed, with tests, costs, and remarks on a potential three week inquiry. Dredging progress and public works costs are reviewed, including rail and municipal considerations.
The photographer Petroux plans to visit Bowen and offers official enlargements with every dozen photos ordered from now to the end of April. Prices include 15 12 Jem panels, 12 x 16um cablust enlargements, and 8 x 6 ton post guard pictures, plus frames. Discount on furniture at BLANES this week.
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