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Newspaper
Bowen Independent
Location
Bowen, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 23, 1952
Page
4
"Golden Ruler" laments civic disorder in Bowen Rowen town urging aspirants to address fires, noisy cars, stray dogs, pigeons and unruly behavior. The writer urges enforcement and community action to restore civil living standards and protect residents from nuisance conditions.
At the April town council session the Mayor clarified that swimming pool costs borne by ratepayers totaled 841 pounds for the year, covering interest and redemption, electricity 124, water 125, off season cleaning 71, and telephone 4. The last year’s collections provided 425, leaving a net excess near 3d in the pound. Alderman Welldon noted concessions and a free telephone rental for pool operation to attract tenants.
The report contrasts Independent and A L P led councils. It notes Labour majority influence in Aldermanic decisions and pledges a comparison of financial records. Figures show grant revenue and deficits for the General Fund and credit balances for the Labour controlled council.
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