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First Meeting of Council Highlights Debated River Land
The initial council gathering saw Mayor A. W. Byfield and councillors including Drs C K Stewart T Dunkley H G Withnell JW Purelowe N Kennedy Hunter M F Edmondon and G Cook. Disputes over an unapproved motor road race at the Avon Bridge Hotel sparked controversy. Committees were elected for Finance Works Parks Health and other duties. The council resolved to seek ministerial permission to use river water for street watering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Byfield
Kennedy
Hunter
Stewart
Mitchell
Withnell Electric Light
Dunkley
Edmond Son
Withnell
Purslowe
Cock, Hell
Aven Bridge Hotel
Shamrock Hotel
Avon Bridge
Dr. Cook
Edmondson
Cook