Manilla Council Grants Licences And Appointments
L B Miller received a milk vendor licence from the Municipal Council at its meeting last Tuesday. A lease proposal for about six acres on River Street was deemed too low. Rev W C Duncombe was permitted to hold an all day Street Stall on April 28 on Manilla Street. J W McDonald sought rate reductions. a report will follow. Department of Local Government allowed no loan rates for sewerage reticulation and the £7,500 North Manilla water loan. W Duckering withdrew as Health Inspector applicant. fresh applications to be called. Thomas Davis and Co reappointed Auditors for £150 Guineas including travel. The Mayor’s grant for the Manilla Football Club recreation ground was endorsed. lighting and charges apply. E Handsaker gained permission to open a footpath on Rowan Street. Scouts’ Ladies Auxiliary approved for a May 1 Street Stall. W Beecher resigned as gardener. replacement sought. T E Connors protested the gully at his gate. referred to Works Committee. Rev N Ward resigned as Alderman. resignation accepted with regret. L Bignall’s electricity extension for a dwelling near the regional Witless Station approved at £373 cost with 50 per cent paid by applicant. Memorial Hall rental fees remain. review in October. National Fitness Committee re-forms. Ald Mills appointed as delegate. Scouts’ Group requests £5 donation plus £10 1s 6d annual rates. J E Booth’s £90 floor-sanding quote for Memorial Hall accepted. Town Clerk R A Browne appointed Returning Officer at £6 6s.
May 5 Election and Public Holiday Notice
Election to be held on May 5. Wednesday June 6th declared a public holiday within the Municipality. R. W. Jackson granted permission to establish a joinery works at North Manilla. The Hall Committee will inspect Memorial Hall to improve the seating. Interior of Memorial Hall to be cal sokinned in time for the pall SeaSoth to meri. Council approved Mayor and Alderman Gilmour for Cemetery Management Committee. Rates totaling £2838 have been paid since notices issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Jackson
North Manilla
Meri
Council
Ald. Gilmour
Voting Not Compulsory at By-Election
By-elections on May 5 will not require compulsory voting. Council decided last Tuesday night. Ald. Doring opposed the motion, noting ratepayers outside the Municipality should be notified that voting would be compulsory and fined for nonattendance. Ald. Windeyer moved no notification. Ald. Gilmour seconded and the motion carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Doring
Windeyer
Gilmour
Extension of Sewerage to Court Street
The Department of Public Works informs Council that it cannot subsidise the Court Street sewer extension due to lack of water and delayed pipe availability. It agrees to supervise the council extending the scheme, estimated at £6,000 at current prices, with a plan to revisit when the area is more developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works
Court Street
Town Clock Repairs Draw Fresh Complaints
Residents continue to voice complaints about the town clock after repairs, arguing it is more troublesome now than when it was broken. The issue remains a local concern as officials assess ongoing performance and reliability.
Pah Commission Houses Held up for Materials
The Housing Commission told the Municipal Council that McMillan and Sutherland won the tender for Manilla housing. Timber shortages caused by last year's rainfall delayed progress. The council could only help if the Commission shipped timber to Manilla. Alders argued about logs versus milling and the Clerk was asked to contact contractors for an outline of the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housing Commission
Municipal Council
McMillan and Sutherland
Manilla
Ald
Gilmour
L. Callister
Barraba Road Curves Debate at Municipal Council
The Department of Main Roads advised an inspection of Barraba road curves shows the 16 ft wide road cannot be marked with a single line. Ald Gilmour calls curves terrifically dangerous and asks for white stones and a line. Inspectors oppose a line for two vehicles. sign and speed limit deemed sufficient. Council invites Main Roads Board representatives to meet Works Committee over unsatisfactory reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Main Roads
Barraba
Ald. Gilmour
Mr. Hoad
Ald
Gilmour
Rowan
Windeyer
Main Roads Board
Ald. Doring
Brick Kiln Used as Residence in River Street
Health Inspector reports a brick kiln on River Street owned by W H Sly occupied by Mrs White and four children with no lavatory or Council water. The ruinous building requires a lavatory, water connection, and renovation to be fit for habitation. council may prosecute if occupancy continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blair
Municipal Council
River Street
W.H. Sly
White
Sly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winter Fabrics
Green
Manchester
Dept
M. C. MacKenzie & Sons Pty. Ltd
L. B. Miller
W. C. Duncombe
Manilla Street
J. W. McDonald
Dept. of Local Government
North
W. Duckering
Queensland
Thomas Davis and Co
E. Handsaker
Rowan Street
Scouts' Ladies Auxiliary
W. Beecher
T. E. Connors
Manila
Manilla Common
Works’ Committee
A . Eg
L. Bignall
Witless Station
C. G. Love
Ald. Mills
Scouts
Comittee
J. E. Booth
Gunnedah
R. A. Browne
For
Stoddart
Hayward
Clothing Department
England
Stoddart & Hayward
P.O
Peugeot
TheiPeugot
Manilla Harvester CO
W. Miller
Arthur Street
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