Longreach Shire Council Officers Report Highlights Road and Utility Works
The Longreach Shire Council reports progress on road surface formation toward Han Ban, bridge work at Toca Creek and Southern channel, abutment work at Northern channel, and sealing prep on Barcaldine Road. Grading continues on Muttaburra and related roads. new gravel pavement and kerb work done in Falcon Street. town baths, drainage, and river valves updated. Reticulation and power upgrades proceed. stock routes and water tanks maintained. extensive cattle and sheep movements logged.
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Longreach
QO. Vitie
Han Ban
Toca Creek
Wellahot Creek
Longreach- Muttaburra
Prutus Creek
Inverta
Middle Creek
Westlands-Laidiaw Road
Enineer
Eniineer
Falcon Street
Swan Street
Moe
Muttaburra
H. Watson
Roseneath
Fred
Ernestina
Longreach Shire Council Deliberates Power House Issues
The October meeting approved the report of the Town Members and discussed final payments to Evans Deakin and Company for the power house work. Plans for the scrubbing plant were presented by the State Electricity Commission, with valve boxes for the fat producers, eight inch raising suggested, and a new 1700 rpm engine to yield eight horsepower. Subside not approved due to the state scheme. gas analysis confirmed proper operation. Fitter J C Breennis resigned, seeking clarity on expenses and pay, with fare refunds rejected and further action to be taken.
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Longreach
State Electricity Commission
Evans Deakin and Company
Ronaldson-Tippett
Prishane
Longreach By Mr. Cook
Fitter
J.C Breennis
Council
Aeceas
AEU
Dogs and Reports: Small Town Surplus Adoptions Rise
Very few dogs remained available as reports show adoptions rising. An owner complained of losses from failed floc catch attempts while several records indicated adoptions proceeding.
Isisford Nurses Benefit Fund annual report shows bonuses and donations
The Isisford Nurses Benefit Fund held its annual meeting on October 2 reporting a year end credit balance of £67 6 10. Bonuses totalled £196 5 0 with £136 paid to staff. proceeds included wool sales £88 0 2 and other small contributions. An appeal for donations was announced, and an 18 December social event followed by a dance. Officers were elected including H G Behan as president and R E Vaughan as vice president. The bonus scale for staff extends to £20 after four months of service.
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Isisford Nurses Benefit Fund
Isis Downs
J. Graham
Mrasrs C. McGovern
I. Ross
Alteheson
H. G. Behan
R. E. Vaughan
R. Leigh-Jones
A. G. Cheveaux
P. Kahn
Wage Statement and New Rate Notification Plan
Officials require payment at new award rates once official notification is received. Applications invited for fitter position. house to rent at £2/2/5 weekly for the successful applicant. A wage statement will record quarter end wages, overtime, and power house staff numbers, with monthly updates.
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Power House
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