Herberton Shire Council Engineers Report Summary
The Herberton Shire Council meeting notes the new engineer LV Son reporting on Sandy Creek timber crossing construction by F Drews, who refused to pass the work. He recommends independent prechecks, possible irrigation department involvement, Ravenshoe water scheme issues, and reconsideration of gravitation versus pumped water plans.
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Herberton
Sandy Creek
W. A. Julliston
Glover
Shire Klerk
F. Drews
Drews
Aljacemt
Titarow
Atherton
Ravenshaw
Ravenshoe
Reada
Woodleigh Road
Ravenshoe water scheme report questioned by council
The Cairns city engineer Mr Creagh's figures for Ravenshoe water intake head are challenged by a council member who says the head is misstated by about 100 feet and demands restitution of fees. The dispute centers on a 0000 borrowed for the project and the potential impact on the shire's finances.
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Ravenshoe
Creagh
Cairns
Othe
Sim
Herlwrton
Havenshoe Water Sehen
Proposed Ravenshoe water scheme report by Mr Creagh
The report outlines Ravenshoe population of about 430 with 20 visitors, existing water from tanks and creeks, and a proposed gravity-fed scheme two miles from the War Memorial to supply up to 1000 residents. It discusses future dairy and fruit potential, storage needs, and a target pressure for fire use, with details on intake and piping requirements.
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Creagh
Ravenshoe
Cedar Creek
Public Health Department
Mt Shipper
Proposed gravitation water main plan outskirts Herberton area
A township report outlines pipe sizes 6 in and 4 in steel and cast iron mains to meet demand. It details gravity main routes from Ledlie estate to Herberton road, fire hydrants every five chains, a sawmill supply, and connections to the Post Office, school, butter factory, and golf links with cost estimates and contingencies.
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Veake
Ledge
Herberton-road
Carrbu-Street
Kuraddilla-street
Wormbon-street
Curmba
Wormboo-streets
Ledlie
Cedar Creek
Teo
Poa
Herberton-rail
Koradilla-street
Jin
Zin
Arelslong
Heehertem Road
Kuradifla-street
Herberton Road
Henry Ford’s Vast Motor Empire Grows From Humble Capital
The article notes Henry Ford as the richest man in the era with his motor manufacturing business now valued at 50,000,000 and largely owned by Ford and his son, tracing its rise from an initial capital of 2180.
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Iene
Ford
Henry Ford
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