Jamestown Council Moves to Clear Stray Dogs and Repair Town
The Jamestown Corporation discusses taking over the Institute as a memorial building, supports the new dog catcher to curb street strays, and notes Clare’s example of dog control and bike shelters. The meeting covers grants, building permits, and proposed art exhibition space at the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
Clare
Jamestown
Thomas
Haese
Wenham
Messrs
W. H. Scott & Son
Ayr Street
H. Ifould
Farewell to Bandsmen and Footballers
A full attendance of bandsmen and footballers gathered at the Band Room on Monday night to bid farewell to Mr. Frank Abbott and his sons Roy and Gordon. Speakers praised the Abbotts for their service to the Citizens Brass Band and Jamestown football, noting the loss to town life as the family moves on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Abbott
Roy
Gordon
Frank
Citizens Brass Band
Arthur Deering
Citizens Band
Jamestown
Abbotts
Kelly
Tom Penna
Harold Blaskett
Geo. Glasson
A. T. Hooper
Abbott Boys
Hector Little
Roy Abbott
Hector
Jack Daly
Hooper
Don Lambert
Bob McNamara
Deering
Laura District Council Minutes June 1947 Meeting
The June 6 1947 Laura District Council meeting includes attendance by Dr V W Blesing chairman and six members. Items cover correspondence from multiple bodies, road and bridge concerns, balance of pay and contracts, elections results, and requests for road works and infrastructure upgrades.
Georgetown District Council Minutes Highlight Retiring Chair
Georgetown District Council meets June 16 with Chairman J A Lyons and councillors noting limits on Laval Government Act powers and plans for gravel screens. They discuss land issues at Yacka Gulnare recreation funding, appoint hospital committees, road inspections, and moving library space while Lyons retires after 25 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
J. A. Lyons
M.P
E. Smart
F. R. H. Smour
G. A. Smallacombe
F. White
of Browne and Tilbrank
Dr. Lyons
Laval
Highways Dept
Yacka
Mr. Lyons
Gulnare
Council Meeting Notes on Tree Planting and Farewell Remarks
The meeting discussed fabricating reinforced barriers for event access and concluded with a tree planting plan led by Dr. Wisnevske. Councillors Wisnevske and Thomas were thanked for their service as their terms end, with praise for the Overseer Mr McAvaney and Town Clerk Mr Edwards. The Mayor announced his own retirement from office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. McCarthy
J. R. G. Thomas
E. Grabia
Jas. Gilfillan
W. H. Adama
A L.glasson
Wenham
Gordon
J. B. Wisnevske
M. S. Edwards
P. G. McAvaney
Dr. Wisnevske
North Parade
Gilfillan
Hig Worship
Drs. Wisnevske
Thomas
McAvaney
Hdwards
Crs. Wisnevske
Dre
Adams
Grabin
Crs
Wisnevske
Gladstone District Council Meeting Minutes June 19 1947
The Gladstone district council met with Dr C H Lines chairing and members present. An inspection of roads occurred and numerous reports and permissions were considered including a Paddy’s Market request for July 22 and alterations to the assessment book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Lines
Heaslip
J. W. Prior
M. J. Page
Messrs
J. C. Thomson
W. T. Cockburn
L.T.C
J.G. Association
Highways Dept
Equipm-Me
Waymouth Motor Co
Minder
Cr. Prior
Cr. Page
L.t.co
Carried
Methodist Guild
Inspec
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The
Areas Express
Gladstone Furniture Emporium
N.S.P.R
Mational Radio
Main Street Gladstone
J. S. Wurm
M.P.S
Laura
Gladstone
Wirrabara
A. C. Read
General Motor Engineer
Buick
Pontiac
Chevrolet
H- V. McKay
Massey Harris Pty. Ltd
Sun
Laura Ice & Produce Go. Ltd
Golden North Dairy Products
Cockerela
Simmill
S.A. Egg Board
E. K. Edwards
Subway
Main Street
James Bros
Cross Street
Adelaide
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Janius
W. C. Johnston
Royal Arts Society
Johnston
Dr. Toal
Humphris Terrace
Grabia
Drs. V. W. Blesing
C. L. Smith
L. E. Kaiser
P. J. Lynch
C. Amey
J. Bowker
L. G. Lehmann
R. W. Langman
Dept. of Lands
Sec. N.F.F. Association
N.D.C. & Corporations Association
B. Sunman
Bristow Street
M. H. Russell
M.H.R
Pine Creek Bridge
League of Rights
Tillett
War Memorial
W. M. C. Weston
Stone Hut Hall
Crystal Brook Hospital
Council
F. W. Williams
Best
Hennett & Fisher
Elder, Trustee & Ex. Coy
T. W. Higgins
Newday Furniture Co
National Mutual Life Association
Liquid Fuel Board
Mothers’ & Babies Health Association
Adelsige Children's Hospital
Knowle Lging Council
Local Government Association Solicitors
A.W.A
Same
L.T.O
Laura Crystal Brook Road
C. Hollitt
Herbert Street
W. P. Slattery
Town Hall
Oval
E. E. Zanker
F. N. Young
Warnertown
District Council OF
E. A. Hicks
L.G. Association
Police Dept
C. Weber
W Highways Dept
Central Board of Health
Blyth Hospital
Smart
Smour
T. Browne
Crystal Brook
Jamestown H
J. Carmody
Carmody
Gulnate
Lyons
Smallacombe
Smaur
Georgetown Institute
Dr. Smart
Lambell
Library
Old Council Chamber
Library Committee
Page
Yackamoorundie Ward
H. (. Martin
Joan Budge
W. G. Cook
Caltex Motor Oils
Industial One
Eley Brothers
General Blacksmiths
Ethel Pascoe
S.A. Hardwoods Ltd
E. A. Gale & Sons Builders, Contractors & Undertakers
Nature
Dr. Morse
Sid
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