Memorial notice on recent rates and tides
The fragment notes a memorial notion for rates, referencing Camutrwet and tied terms. Details are unclear but indicate a public notice style about rates affecting a local area and time.
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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 21, 1933
Page
4
The fragment notes a memorial notion for rates, referencing Camutrwet and tied terms. Details are unclear but indicate a public notice style about rates affecting a local area and time.
Quilpie Shire Council examines sanitary measures, vaccination plans, and public health actions. The minutes cover diphtheria immunization for all children, disease control costs, and insurer arrangements, with references to water supply charges, railway and road works, rate arrears, and approvals for licenses and permits in Quilpie.
The Tambo Hospitals Board document outlines a meeting with chairman Mr. G Hew, secretary, and various committee members. It notes budget concerns, inquiries into permits for future power and lighting purchases, and payments for a government-supplied measurement instrument.
The council discussed drainage and water pipe issues along Alfred Street and adjacent lanes, noting the need to divert water to prevent street flooding. Traffic and street channel connections were reviewed, with objections raised to costs of certain works. Construction progress on Alfred Street gravel pavement from Wille Street to Burkes Street was reported, totaling several hundred yards laid with trucks delivering material.
The meeting approved maintenance funding for Charleville Adavale road and nearby routes with a plan to survey and cost a bridge at Guamedors. Expenditure proposals include £200 for Charleville Adavale, £500 for Quitple-Fromangs, £200 for Quitple-Windorah, and £300 for Guilple-Adavate. A permanent works scheme outlined by the chairman was adopted with detailed yardage and wage notes.
Fragmented note describes Narromine NSW horse market with shortages and prices, mentions H Bowden Pletcher as employee and a sale date around May 3, with references to Southern attendees and an upcoming July 27 sale including Wanganeilh Boonatea and other entries.
Government outlines land settlement plan including dairy and mixed farming blocks near Mackay, with 18 applications and available blocks. Proposes road improvements, training for young farm entrants, and coordination with labor and agricultural extension. Surrey storm damage and public works noted, with repairs and water line improvements in Burke and Alfred streets.
A distressed wartime style note describes street and building repairs including wood elevator completion, powerhouse work, and storm water piping in Berke Street. It mentions costs for pipes, bends, and cocks, discussions on sourcing from Brisbane, and blockage of a large storm pipe with water overflowing. The report notes labor allocation and pending decisions on supplies.
A three or four month timeline outlines a Sydney to San Francisco air venture led by C. T. Pe Uta with G. Kotty Alben and Captain Taylor. The mission aims to test Wright Wruthwind engines aboard a former American National Airwar machine, with stops at Foji, Slawall, and Pago Pago Beach.
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