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Newspaper
Charleville Times
Location
Charleville, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1941
Page
6
Minutes reveal strong words from chair and council members on eradicating a pests on stock routes. Dr McGrory and Dr Beasley push action, stressing waste of funds if Boorлага Shire does not join. The chair threatens further Lake action while calls for communal cleanup and stricter enforcement to prevent spread.
Murweh Shire Council confronts complaints over Comel plan to curb burr infestation on travelling stock routes. Dr W H Corbett notes fears of reduced sheep sales and ongoing burr sites, while officials report some patches remain and efforts to destroy burr are underway at Oakwood station and other areas.
A meeting discussed removing stock routes barriers and charging landholders. Proposals examined permits conditional fencing, funding delays, and legal opinions while awaiting costs. Officials weighed finanical impact and enforcement actions against landowners and stock holders.
During a council meeting the Town Clerk clarified combined hall and grounds rates while the temporary Court House was in use. A motion led to refunds of £2 to both the Railway Queen Committee and the Charleville CW branch as charges were deemed excessive for shared use.
The chairman criticizes residents for destroying barley barriers and stresses council action. Dr Smith notes Squires reported plant growth issues and shifting stock as ongoing problems. The lead herdsman informs complaints were made and promises to ventilate the matter for rat control and fair enforcement.
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