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Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jun 16, 1928

Page

6

Atherton Water Authority report on faulty reservoir work

The Atherton Water Authority notes 18 failed components and imperfect finishes in reservoir construction. It urges full time inspection, better supervision by the engineering staff, and clearer contract interpretation to ensure a serviceable result and smoother payments.

Mate Mippervision Secon Tomehcat YA Tal Hailey Council Frew Sharples John Kennedy Serry Creek Ename

Controversy over reservoir walls and engineering control

Council quarrels over concrete framing and wall distortion in a reservoir project. Debates blame the supervising engineer Harding Frew and Arundel for framing errors, rammed concrete, and design shortcomings. Discussion covers payments, repairs, and whether the Irrigation Department should assume oversight until completion.

PF. Arundel C Harding Frew G. Hatley P. Arundel Arundel Eretinn Aegate Iacal Poreer Vial Pointe Sharp Sharples Malley The All Right Dr. McDonad JF. Hootie Dr. Clarke Moss Harding Frew Council Irrigation Department McDonald Molehills Mer Purcell Ir. McDonald Dr. Purcell Dr. McDonald Vance Clarke Misa Taylor Dr. Green Cowell de. Vance Enginerralley Stewart and Lloyds Hastie Reed

Linen tea honors Mina Maiske Lock at Schwenke residence

A linen tea at Mr and Mrs Schwenke home honored Mina Maiske Lock for therapy. About 60 to 70 guests attended despite poor weather, with dancing and gifts for the bride-to-be. Highlights included novelty dances won by Mr Kittman and various presentations as the event proceeded.

Fishery Creek MLC Kittman

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