Burketown Council Meeting Discusses Rates and Projects
The Burketown council met on February 19 1895 with members including Chairman Cra Reg y and W P Dunne. Debates covered appeals to the Federal High Court over heavy vehicle fees, repairs on Pound from hotel to Gregory River for 10 pounds, bridge work on Black Gully Creek, and potential legal action over sanitary rates arrears. Discussions also touched on tenders for decking, a 490 pound debit balance, and the valuation notification for Mineral Field lands with changes limited to mineral leases.
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SDP Wes
Cvunell
Federal High Court
Ib Gonless
Council bsieWa
Primitive gravity battery using jar and metal plates
A homemade gravity battery described with a glass jar, two plates zinc near the top and lead at the bottom, connected by a gut covered wire. Water wets zinc to start, blue stone fills gaps, a tin can acts as outer vessel, and caustic soda solution provides EMF of about 0.75 volt, a low output for sustained use.
Racing club entries and rules for horses and riders
Nominations and acceptance deadlines set by the club secretary for horse races. Amateur riders require club approval. weights, penalties, and penalties for winners are detailed. No stallions or certain horses allowed. fees due by specified dates. registrations and permits must be completed with the secretary on time.
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Riga
Horres
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Pacdorte
Faretaker
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Wien
Werriney
At & Pam
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Gonmmilles
J. G. Liddy
Boecralary
Governess Position Sought by Widow with Strong References
Widow seeks two year governess post with excellent references and credentials. Apply Mrs Roberts at Crinshaw Windsor Park Selwyn.
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Roberts
O/Crinshaw
Windsor Park
Selwyn
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Webster GW
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