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Cloncurry Advocate

Location

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 06, 1943

Page

2

Cloncurry Shire Council Hints at Power House Reforms

The council discusses Aerodrome road costs and power house issues. They debate manpower overtime, tractor and truck use, and the need to reduce expenses while ensuring essential pumping and water supply work proceeds. Authorities consider consulting the Mines Department Geologist. Community tensions surface over contractor behavior and vehicle allocation.

Aerodrome Mahony Mines Dept Shepherd Brennan Mr. Brennan G& Men Walnuck Walduck Lynch Schwabe Mehony Mr. Mehhony Mr. Schwabe Mr. Mahony Cairmen Tor Grant Grey Iim Mr. Woodhouse Mr. Schwebe Mr. Mshony Council Iin Oshora Commonwealth Lublor Hit Attridge Noone Ben Wade

Budget Debates and Wood Supply in 1943 City Council

The August 6 1943 council meeting discussed £400 for installations and £275 for repairs by Uren, forecasting £7602 monthly electricity sales to break ovens, and a £1700 firewood loan to the Electric Authority for war stock maintenance. Schwabe and Uren won wood-tender bids, with concerns over wood quality and specs, while council debates flexible financing, stock levels, and a meter on water pipe linked to hospital matters.

Uren Electric Authority Mahony Schwabe T$is Ers Brennan Woodhouse Q. N. Bank Mr. Cann Messrs Cr. Hirst Cr. Cann Dr. Cann Grewood Shell Coy Lynch

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