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Newspaper
Longreach Leader
Location
Longreach, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1954
Page
7
Winton Council considers borrowing 40 000 to support the North Gregory Hotel project. Tender acceptance and hotel shop lease discussions proceed, with fares for scaffolding work and timber use clarified. Further, subdivision transfers and public ways near the hotel are reviewed for action and future council decisions.
The Local Government Department advised the Winton Shire Council at the meeting on the 18th that it is unlimiting funds. Commendation to the Co-ordinating committee for devising a local allocation of £3400 for the purchase and installation of plant on the swimming site at Ghandong.
Council notes detailed estimates for Shire Hall alterations totaling £6000 including board room kitchen and offices. Treasury approves up to £2000 for amended purpose, loan proposed £6000 at 4 18 per cent repayable over 20 years, special meeting confirms borrowing and ministerial dispensing order to secure funds for additions.
Mr J Mulholland consulting engineer informed the Winton Shire Council at its meeting that the proposed public conveniences in Garden plots Elderalle Street 4 would cost about £2000 for the building with potential sewer extension should the location be changed. The council approved preliminary plans and a motion to seek funds from Mr Youn for erection in Elderslie Street.
Mr. D E McKensie of Lorraine urged the Railway Department to have the Midlander sweeper train depart Winton by 5 AM in winter for better service. The council referred the matter to Dr J T W Evert for investigation and report next meeting and to check available mats or seats for Midlander passengers.
A Winton Shire Council meeting disclosed May counts of pest control. Reported totals show 107 dingoes destroyed, 208 in the year to date, eight foxes, nine eagle hawks, five eagle hawks laws, and 125 wild pigs. Bonuses increased monthly payments, lifting the year total to 611.
Winton Rodeo Association secured permission to use the Racecourse Reserve on August 27 and 28 for the annual rodeo. Council considered proposals from Rodeo Committee member representatives to upgrade enclosures, add posts, erect gates, adjust yards, and improve pavilion facilities with council supervision and material support.
The North Gregory Turf Club advised the Winton Shire Council of an intention to hold a race meeting on August 6 and 7 and requested use of the Racecourse Reserve and a half holiday on August 5. The council approved use of the reserve and will consider the half holiday, while authorities investigate barrier fence and saddle cloth locations. The report also notes extensive course improvements and repairs planned for the track, stables, and facilities, with materials supplied locally and overseen by foreman Mr D J O Sullivan.
At a special Winton Shire Council meeting on the 18th, Evert moved and Cr. Hawkins seconded to adopt the Shire valuation of Winton made by Alan Thomas Anning. The total valuation is 21.400831, with Division 2061.07, Division 458,209, and Division G town 41,925.
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