Washaway at Bridge Forces New Council Plan
Gloucester Shire Council grapples with repeated washouts at the eastern approach to the Gloucester River Bridge on Barrington Road. Facing costly river straightening or added spans, the council approves using Leman's Flat road as a temporary westward outlet and makes the hill at Church Street trafficable for one-way flow while debating widening options and safety concerns.
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Gloucester River
Barrington Road
New Gloucester
E. H. Harris
Breese
Church St
Park Street
Gloucester River Bridge
Leman‘s Flat
Leman
Gloucester
Council
Church Street
Dr. Livermore
Farley
Gleeson Winghaw Truck Brakes Delivery and Permits
The notice describes single and dual rales, VA cuum hydraulic brakes with a delivery time of 14 days. Permits are arranged. Contact L. Gleeson at Winghaw, Wingham 54 for details.
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Gleeson
Winghaw
Wingham
Road work for Leman's Flat bridge costs eyed
discussion on grading and gravelling the Leman's Flat Road and approaches to Gloucester River bridge. council funds may cover forming and drainage. Dr Breese urged warning notices on both bridge sides. Dr Farley proposed flood time water marks. Engineer noted legal considerations.
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Breese
Gloucester River
McRae
Farley
Leman‘s Flat
Water marks on roads debated after Gloucester River washaway
The council discussed water mark standards from 2ft to 2ft 6in and potential liability if an accident occurred. The Main Roads Board opposed water marks. Dr. Laurie moved to inform them of the situation and request inspection and reaffirmation. Attending were Shire President Dr I Moore and officials J MN Channon, L N Livermore, G D Laurie, T F P Treese, J W M Latimore, D C McRae, A L Farley, Shire Clerk H N Chaplin, Shire Engineer E H Harris, Electrical Engineer F Lowe, Health and Building Inspector J W Murray.
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Main Roads Board
Dr. Laurie
Gloucester River
I. Moore
Waukivory Deviation Plans Submitted for Grant
Plans for the Waukivory Deviation between the 19 and 21 mile were submitted by Gloucester Shire Council to the Department of Main Roads seeking a grant. The department has funds available for this section and the council plans to invite tenders. The estimate totals £13,388 with the scope from Cerrall’s contract end to the hilltop all within Gloucester Shire. completing the additional mile would require about £6,500 more.
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Waukivory
Department of Main Roads
Gloucester Shire Council
Cerrall
Gloucester Shire
Gloster Bowling Club Flannel Ball Charms Gloucester Crowd
The Gloucester Bowling Club held a unique Flannel Ball on Tuesday night on the green despite weather anxieties. About 90 couples danced to Len Monro’s tempo with Sherbet and a praised buffet. Prizes included a donated Christmas cake won by Rhondda Laurence. the event is planned to become annual with Christmas Eve suggested for next year.
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Gloucester
Sgt. C. Laurence
Sandy Kirk
Mrs
Flannery
Billy Dare
P. Howell
Len Monro
Beth Beattie
Herb Smith
Roger Garer
Dee
Anderson
A. E. Smith
Rhondda Laurence
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