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Newspaper

Bowen Independent

Location

Bowen, Queensland, Australia

Date

May 22, 1939

Page

3

Shire Council Special Meeting Discusses Dog Prohibition and Wall Extension

A May meeting of the Shire Council debated amending By-Laws to ban Alsatian dogs and related breeds within the Shire. A subsequent meeting considered borrowing £610 13s 4d to fund a wall extension at Queens Beach opposite the Nathan Hut, with subsidies and previous funds totaling ~£1200. Dr Trenderson opposed the measure.

W. Comningham A. Dott Pott F. FP. Bishop A. Tome Fla. Jabell W. G. Preston He. T. Hrndston Lomden My Henderson Malcolm Sod J. B. Hendersin Commell Oy Ath Mured Bridson Queensland Queens Beach Nathan Hut R. Trenderson Liameden

General meeting records and election remarks noted

The chairman welcomed new members and praised election results while Cr A Pott defended minutes and a proposed road funding plan. Disputes over a benefitted area and a bridge project were raised, with endorsements for council approval and nominations for Deputy.

Cr A. E. Beak Cr G. Pott Mulroom Cr. A. Pott Werecng Hetlman Cr. G. Pott Murroona Park Tompalen Cr A. Pott Cr. R. Henderson Diylaten No. 1 Cr. Tutssim Cr. Henderson Cr. OG. Pott Te Bad

Board chair leads council on committees and local printing bids

Council elected Cr. A. Pot and Tom as finance and hospital reps and set regular works and water committees. Debate centered on committee powers, engineer oversight, and preferring local Bowen Collinsville printers for printing and stationery within budget.

Fisherman Jack Priel Injured at Townsville Hospital

Personal item notes Afr. Jack Priel, noted fisherman, is an inmate at Townsville Hospital with a wounded wrist. Authorities express hope he will soon recover. Also mentions tomato packing credentials and a Ply Jack Brand in context of purchases or engagement.

Jack Priel Townsville

Special meeting for prices at School of Arts

A special meeting of members will be held on Weilheadly evening in the School of Arts at 7 p.m. to fix price of Preventation functions and other business. Tenders are invited for 1 Chevrolet 1097 Commercial Utility Truck 2 Block in Trade fixtures and fittings of a Fruiterer business 3 Trustee’s lease rights in a memorandum dated 1st March 38387. Tender closes 21 a.m. Tuesday 30th May 1998. Bid envelopes marked Tender. Official Receiver J. B. Tregenza, Commonwealth Offices, Ange Square Briabrii.

Weilheadly School of Arts At & P.m Chevrolet John Thomas Nicol Cullineville Miners Homestead Petty Bexalons Collinayile Wudl- Bowen Mindy Petty Collinaville J. BL Tregenza Commonwealth Offices Ange Square Briabrii

Wasted Work and Cleaning Mentioned in Local Ad Note

Fragmentary OCR item notes tasks like washing and cleaning in a street listing. Reads unclear with partial dates M18 22 24. Likely a classified notice or handyman ad with limited legible details. Entities: Winns Street, Netherlands language hints.

Diay Dani Day Washhus Ete Laathemse Winns Stree Ear Talline Ihn

Wanted domestic servant lass for general duties

Advertisement seeks a capable girl by end of May for general washing and ironing. Wages £1 to 25 shillings. Age 15 to 20, 12 months duration. Employer offers work in exchange for duties and care.

Anne

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Nestlé Aday Nestle Vrive 2d P.O. Hox Shire Council Roy Matt Kridaen Drs. A. Pott G. Pott E. G. Eager & Son Limited Tivoli At & Po Muxlem Yours Truly Cre. A. Aml J. Wenderson Bishop Malcolm G. Pot Woven Rites Amt Cr. G. Pottaged Cowl Connell Gre Ur. R. Henderdon Comets Mulegho A. Pott Flounce Polley Cr. G. Potter Coynell Wasea Linde Barton Col Howrille Tomy Collusville Henderson Fenton Exr. Graffon Chalewan Tenferson Tlioex Colneville Isbell Potts Chilrman Lamenden Collingrile Bowen Ur. G. Pott Leen Kowen, Co Finance Committee Flnance Y. G. Pott Wlwasa A. Patt Collinsville II Patt Clty Conncil Lameden Malev Collanville Raynard Queen’s Beach Hotel William MacKay Mackay and Herberton Tenute Court Rimaing Mac’s By Sea L. A. Richardson H. Lyanght Bee Port Denthon Sailing Club Stacey & Stacey Optometrista’ and Finders Street Horseshoe Bay Queen's Beach Bos Lonvea Mons Pam J.C. Deacon
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