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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1947
Page
5
Council meets at Terowie with a period of silence for the late Dr C E Washington. A vacancy for Cr for Terowie Town Ward due to death requires a supplementary election with F Gaskell as Returning Officer. Numerous letters, road and land matters, and staff notes are recorded, including grants, street lighting charges, and requests for machinery, cement, and fire fighting equipment.
From Elder's Trustee and Executor Co to R W and F M Strawbridge Lot 198 Terowie Township. From C McDonald to A F A M and F H McDonald sections 29/32 37/8 40 5/6 24 27/28 428 480 512 22 481 83/5 He. Necessary alterations to be made. Inspector's report adopted. Inspector empowered to hire to cut Dyer's Weed or Weld if not started in seven days. Overseer's report read and adopted. Urgent road work to be handled by Chairman and Overseer. Fire fighting equipment to be purchased. Power plant under review after District Engineer recommendation. Street light near Terowie Hospital. Mrs Gaskell thanked for wreath for Dr Walkington. Accounts passed: Highways Fund A/c Main Roads £42 18 10 Grant in Aid £33 2 3 Federal Aid Roads Fund A/c Main Roads £89 8 5 District Funds £340 15 9. Dr Collins and Dr Tiver extend seasonal greetings to Chairman and Councillors. Meeting closed.
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