By Chronofus - 6/12/2001
My notes are in [square brackets]
HW the mayor is His Worship the Mayor
All minutes are signed off by the mayor where he is present, or by the chairman
where he is not. Only the minutes signed by people other than the mayor are
noted. As far as I can keep myself spelling as they spelt, all misspellings
are the original records. My typos are obvious. The use of capitals in the original
text is far more pronounced than I use, as my typing skills precludes the heavy
use of a lot of capitalisation.
Town Hall 31st Dec 1885
Present HW the Mayor [Irwin]
Alderman Raper, Bourne, Morrison, Nimmo, Enright, Murphy
Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed.
Letter from I Page read
Report of Finance Committee read and confirmed. Moved by Ald Raper and sec by
Ald Nimmo
That the report be adopted and the accounts paid.
Ald Murphy here took his seat. Motion carried
Report of Inspector of Nuisances read and laid on the table.
The mayor reported the outcome of the deputation which waited on the Land Commission
Moved by Ald Raper sec by Ald Bourne
That application be made to the Minister for Lands to throw open to selection
all available lands within the following parishes viz "Euthulla, Gubberamunda,
Bungeworgia, Mt Beagle, Blythdale on Blyth Creek, Bindango and Bungil, also
all lands known open years ago under the old Act and not selected with the several
portions that have become forefeited. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy, sec by Ald Raper
That the foreman of works be empowered to take over the McComas water lifter
and the hand the same over to the new Lessee provided that all the terms of
the late Lessee's contract have been carried out. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy, sec by Ald Raper
That the extra 10/- granted to the inspector of nuisances be discontinued from
this date.
Moved Ald Bourne, sec Ald Enright that the extra 10/- be continued for the rpesent.
Ayes - Mayor, Raper, Enright, Bourne, Morrision, Nays - Nimmo, Murphy
Amendment carried
Town Hall 14th January 1886
Present HW the Mayor [Irwin]
Ald Raper, Nimmo, Enright, Bourne, Morrison, Murphy
Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed
2 letters from treasure read regarding endorsements
Letter from GL Lukin read regarding rates
Petition from Rate Payers regarding Queen St read. Moved by Ald Murphy, sec
by Ald Bourne that the letter be referred to the Improvement Committee. Carried
Report of Finance Committee read Moved by Ald Enright, sec by Ald Raper that
the report be accepted and the accounts paid. Carried
Report of the Inspector of Nuisances read and laid on the table. Moved by Ald
Enright, sec by Ald Murphy that the services of Mr Downes be dispensed with
for the present. Carried
Town Hall 18th January 1886
Present HW the Mayor [Irwin]
Ald Enright, Morrison, Murphy, Raper, Bourne
Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed
2 letters from Public Lands re selections read
Report of finance Committee read. Moved by Ald Enright, Sec by Ald Murphy. That
the report be accepted and the accounts paid. Carried
Report of Inspector of Nuisances read. Ald Murphy retired. Moved by Al Enright,
sec by Ald Raper
Moved by Ald Enright, sec by Ald Raper that a vote of thanks to the retiring
mayor be recorded on the minutes of the council. Carried
Town Hall 23rd January 1886
Annual Election
Nominations Day
The mayor acted as returning officer
The following persons were duly nominated as Aldermen
Joseph F Carter - clerk - McDowall St
Thomas Shellswell - Butcher - Wyndham St
Frederick Bourne - Cordial Maker - Charles St
Charles Moore - Publican - Gregory St
Joseph Warren - Contractor - McDowall St
John Fowles - Solicitor - McDowall St
Thomas Spencer - Auctioneer - McDowall St
As Auditors
Daniel Desmond - Clerk - Albert St
Malichi Kelly - Book keeper - Alfred St
Ferdinand Faithful - Banker - McDowall St
The returning officer declared that a poll would be taken on the Town Hall on Tuesday the 2nd of February next ensuing commencing at 9AM and closing at 5PM
Town Hall 30th January 1886
Extraordinary Election
Alderman Holmes seat vacant
Nominations Day
The mayor acted as returning officer
The following persons were duly nominated
WA Wellslead - Storekeeper - McDowall St
HM Malony - Butcher - McDowall St
Thomas Spencer - Auctioneer - McDowall St
Thomas W Knowles - Publican - Wyndham St
The returning officer declared that a poll would be taken in the Town Hall on Tuesday the 9th day of February next ensuing commencing at 9AM and closing at 5PM.
Town Hall 2nd of February 1886
Annual Election
Polling Day
The mayor acted as returning officer [Knowles]
Number of electors who polled their votes 138
Number of votes polled 216
Number of votes for each candidate
Aldermen
Frederick Bourne 107
Joseph F Carter 51
Charles Moore 99
Thomas Shellswell 77
Thomas Spencer 76
Joseph Warren 109
Informal 2
Auditors
Daniel Desmond 123
Ferdinand Faithful 80
Malachi Kelley 163
Informal 3
The returning officer declared that Messrs Joseph Warren, F Bourne and C Moore to be duly elected as Aldermen for the town of 3 years and Messrs M Kelly and D Desmond as Auditors for the term of the year
Town Hall 3rd February 1886
Present Ald Enright, Bourne, Murphy, Morrison, Warren, Irwin, Moore, Raper
Moved Ald Enright, sec Ald Murphy, The town clerk took the chair during the
election mayor without the right of a casting vote.
Moved by Ald Enright, sec by Ald Moore that Ald Irwin be chairman for the next
12 months.
Moved by Ald Murphy, sec by Ald Morrison that Ald Warren be chairman for the
next 12 months.
Moved by Ald Morrison, sec by Ald Warren that Ald Raper be chairman for the
ensuing 12 months.
The following is the result of the voting.
Ald Irwin Ald Warren Ald Raper
Ald Enright Ald Murphy Ald Morrison
Ald Moore Ald Morrison Ald Warren
Ald Bourne Ald Raper Ald Murphy
Ald irwin Ald Warren Ald Raper
As there was an equal number of votes for each candidate the chairman adjourned the meeting to Thursday the 4th next at 12 noon
Town Hall 4th February 1886
Adjourned meeting of council
Present Ald Irwin, Bourne, Moore and Enright
The town clerk in the chair.
No quorum being present the meeting was adjourned by the chairman to Wednesday
the 10th next at 12 noon.
Town Hall 9th February 1886
Extraordinary Election
Ald Holmes seat vacant
Polling Day
The police magistrate (Capt Goodall) acted as returning officer
Number of voters who polled their votes 140
Number of votes polled 221
Number of votes for each candidate
Thomas W Knowles 111
Henry M Malony 109
Informal 1
The returning officer declared that Thomas W Knowles to be duly elected as an
Alderman in the room of Richard Holmes.
Town Hall 10th February 1886
Adjourned meeting of Council
Present Ald Enright, Bourne, irwin, Moore, Knwoles, Raper, Morrison, Murphy,
Warren
The town clerk took the chair
Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Moore That Ald Irwin be chairman for the ensuing
Municipal year
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Morrison that Ald Knowles be chairman for the
ensuing Municipal year
Moved by Ald Knowles sec by Ald Irwin that Ald Bourne be chairman for the ensuing
Municipal year
Ald Irwin Ald Knowles Ald Bourne
Ald Moore Ald Raper Ald Irwin
Ald Enright Ald Murphy Ald Moore
Ald Bourne Ald Morrison Ald Bourne
Ald irwin Ald Warren Ald Enright
Ald Knowles
The chairman declared that Ald Knowles was duly elected Chairman for the ensuing
Minicipal year.
Ald Knowles having signed his declaration took his seat as Mayor
Ald Bourne, Irwin, Moore and Enright have left the chambers
Moved by Ald Muprhy, sec by Ald Morrison that all the members of the council
form the Finance Committee and to form a quorum. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren that HW the Mayor, Ald raper, Warren,
Morrison, Moore and the mover be members of the Improvement Committee and to
form a quorum. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy, sec by Ald Raper that all members of the council form the
Legislative committee and to form a quorum. Carried
Moved by Ald Morrison sec by Ald Raper that Wednesday 17th Feb be the first
day of Ordinary Meeting and fortnightly from that date. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy, sec by Ald Warren that the [??] meeting be [30th]. Carried
Town Hall 17th February 1886
Present HW the Mayor [Knowles]
Ald Raper, Warren, Irwin, Enright, Moore, Bourne, Murphy
Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed
Letter from Lands Board re selections read
Letter from the Central board of Health read
Letter from Thomas Bradley re extension of time read
Moved by Ald Murphy, sec by Al Warren that the letter formt h Land Board be
refered to a Select Committee for report. The said committee to consist of HW
the Mayor, Ald Raper, Warren Irwin, Enright and the mover
Ayes - HW the Mayor, Ald Raper, Warren, Murphy, Enright
Noes - Ald Bourne, Moore, Irwin
Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy, sec by Ald Raper that an answer be sent to the Central
Board of Health.
Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Bourne that the application of Mr Bradley be
acceded to. Carried
Re[ort of Finance Committee read
Moved by Ald Murphy, se by Ald Raper that the report be adopted and the accounts
paid. Carried
Report of Improvement Committee read a first time.
Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Murphy that the report be received. Carried
The Financial Statements for the half year ending 31st December 1885 examined
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Irwin that the Finance statement be allowed.
Carried
Moved by Ald Enright, sec by Ald Irwin that the council resolve itself into
a committee of the whole to consider the appointment and salaries of the different
officers and employees of the council. Carried
The council resolved itself in a committee of the whole
On resumption of business the committee brought up the following report
Your committee have the honour to report that having considered the question
of the appointment of officers and employees beg to recommend as follows:
1st That Mr EARees be reinstated in the combined offices of town clerk, rate
collector and foreman of works at a salary of £170 per annum
2nd That tenders be called for the office of Inspector of nuisances
3rd That tenders be called for the supply of Day hire under the usual conditions
4th That application be called fro the permanent Day labourer to act as ganger
at a fixed salary of £120 per annum.
5th That the remuneration of the auditors be fixed at £4-4-0 each per
annum
Moved by Ald Irwin, sec by Ald Murphy that the report of the committee of the
whole be adopted and the recommendations contained therein be agreed to. Carried
Moved by Ald Irwin, sec by Ald Enright that a vote of sympathy to the electors
who voted for Ald Knowles be recorded in the minutes of the council
Amendment moved by Ald Murphy, sec by Ald Raper that no such record be placed
on the minutes.
Ayes HW the mayor, Ald Murphy, Raper, Warren Noes Ald Irwin, Moore, Enright,
Bourne
Casting vote in favour of the ayes. Amendment carried
Moved by Ald Murphy, sec by Ald Warren that tenders be called for the office
of Valuation to the Municipality for the ensuing Municipal year. Carried
Town Hall 3rd March 1886
Present HW the Mayor [Knowles]
Ald Raper, Warren, Murphy
No quorum being present, the meeting was adjourned to Saturday 6th March at
3PM
Town Hall 6th March 1886
Present HW the Mayor [Knowles]
Ald Raper, Warren, Enright, Murphy
Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed
2 letters from P [O?] Antone [not found in rates lists] re water supply read
Letter from Central Board of Health read
Moved by Ald Murphy, sec by Ald Warren that the letters of P Antone be refered
to a Select Committee for report the committee to consist of all the aldermen
present. Carried, Ald Enright dissenting
Report of the Finance Committee and balance for february read.
Moved by Ald Murphy, sec by Ald Raper that the report and balance for februarybe
adopted and the accounts paid. Carried
Report of select committee appointed Feb 17th re letter from Land Board.
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren that the report be adopted and the recommendations
carried out. Carried
Ald Enright here left his seat and the meeting was adjourned to Wednesday 10th
next at 3PM
Town Hall 10th March 1886
Present HW the Mayor
Ald Enright, Raper, Irwin, Moore, Bourne, Warren, Murphy
Tendersproduced by the town clerk.
Moved by Ald Warren asec by Ald Murphy that the whole of the tenders received
be considered.
Amendment moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Bourne that the tenders received after
12 noon on the 3rd March be not considered.
Ayes HW the Mayor, Ald Irwon, Moore, Enright, Bourne, Noes Ald raper, Warren,
Murphy. Carried
Tenders for valuation opened and read from IE Turnbull and EA Rees.
Moved by Ald Murphy, sec by Ald Warren that Mr turnbull be appointed Valuator
at a salary of £10.
Amendment 1 moved by Ald Enright, sec by Ald Bourne that neither of the tenders
be accepted.
Amendment 2 moved by Ald Irwin, sec by Ald Moore that the tender by Mr Rees
be accepted
Ayes Ald Irwin, Moore, Noes HW the mayor, Raper, Enright, Bourne, Warren, Murphy.
Amendment 2 lost.
Amendment 1 Ayes HW the Mayor, Irwin, Enright, Bourne, Moore, Noes Ald Raper,
Warren, Murphy. Carried
The original motion was put and lost
Tenders for the Office of Inspector of Nuisances and read from J Smith, Otto
Aherns, J Gibson, FJ Stiff, W Downes. Moved by Ald Irwin, sec by Ald Enright
that the tender by FJ Stiffat 30/- per week be accepted.
Amendment moved by Ald Murphy, sec by Ald Warren that the tender of Otto Aherns
at 26/- week be accepted. Ayes Ald Warren, Murphy, Noes HW the Mayor, Ald Raper,
irwin, Moore, Enright, Bourne. Amendment lost.
The original motion was carried on the following divisions. Age HW the mayor,
Ald Raper, Irwin, Moore, Enright, Bourne. Noes Ald Murphy, Warren
Tenders for Day Hire opened and read from J Taltan, J O'Malley, Rolf Fraser,
Sermon & Roberts
Moved by Ald Irwin, sec by Ald Warren, that the tender of [Henry] Sermon &
[James] Roberts at12/- per day be accepted. Carried
Tenders for Day Labourer opened and read from F Nuss, J O'Malley, A McDonald.
Moved by Ald Irwin, sec Ald Bourne that F Nuss be appointed to the situation.
Carried Ald Raper dissenting.
Report of Select Committee re water supply read a first time.
Moved by Ald Warren, sec by Ald Irwin that the report be received. Carried
Moved Ald Enright, Sec Ald Warren that so much of the standing o4ders be suspended
as to allow the report to be read a second time and considered.
Report read a second time.
Moved by Ald Bourne sec Ald Raper that the first clause of the report be adopted
and carried out. Carried
Moved by Ald Raper, sec Ald Bourne that the second clause be adopted. Carried
The Council Rose.
Town Hall 13th March 1886
Special Meeting of Council
Present HW the Mayor
Ald Raper, Warren, Bourne, Enright, Moore
Moved by Ald Warren that the council fix the remuneration for the office of
Valuator and call for application for the same.
Amendment moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Bourne that the town clerk be appointed
Valuator at a salary of £15 per annum.
Ayes Ald Enright, Bourne, Noes HW the Mayor, Ald Raper, Warren, Moore. Amendment
lost
The original motion carried without a division
Moved by Ald Enright, sec by Ald Warren that the Salary of the Valuator be £15
per annum. The Valuator to be an officer of the council. Carried
Moved by Ald Enright, sec Ald Warren that the General meeting of Wednesday by
held Thursday 18th next. Carried
Report of the Improvement Committee dated 17th Feb read a second time and considered
seriatum [?]
Moved by Ald Raper, sec Ald Bourne That clause be adopted. Carried
Moved by Ald Warren Sec ald Raper that clause 2 be carried out. The contractor
for the fencing to have the just refusal of the work at the prices paid hereafter.
Carried
Moved by Ald Enright, sec ald Bourne that clause 3 be recommitted for further
report
Amendment moved by Ald Warren, sec by Ald Raper that clause 3 be adopted and
tenders called for the work. Ayes HW the mayor, Ald Raper, Moore, Warren. Noes
Ald Enright, Bourne. Carried
Clauses 4 and 5 were posponed [their spelling] until plans etc are prepared.
Moved by Ald Raper, sec by Ald Enright that clause 6 be adopted and carried
out as recommended. Carried
Town Hall 18th March
Present HW the mayor
Ald Moore, Enright, Bourne, Warren
Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed
Letter to Land Board re selections read
Report of Finance committee read. Moved by Ald Enruight, sec by Ald Warren that
the report be adopted and the accounts paid. Carried
Report of the Insapector of Nuisances read and laid on the table.
Application for office of Valuator opened and read. W? Tune and EA Rees
Moved by Ald Bourne, sec by Ald Warren that EA Rees be appointed Valuator at
a salary of £15 per annum. Carried
Tenders for Corderoying opened and read from Roberts & Sermon, J O'Malley,
& Thomas Bradley
Moved by Ald Bourne, sec by Ald Enright that the tenders of t Bradley be accepted.
Carried
Tenders for the supply of Stone opened and read from Roberts & Sermon, R
Conlan [crossed out], J Tattan [crossed out], J O'Malley, and D Carr.
Moved by Ald Enright, sec by Ald Moore that the tender of Roberts & Sermon
be accepted. Carried
Moved by Ald Enright, sec by Ald Moore that the enclosures of the new tank and
the old dam be closed to the public between the hours of 6PM and 6AM and that
a notice to that effect be placed at the gate of the new tank and twice advertised
in the local paper. Carried
Town Hall 31st March 1886
Present HW the Mayor
Ald Moore, Enright, Bourne, Warren
Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed
Letter from Public Lands re rents read
Report of Finance Committee read moved by Ald enright sec by Ald Bourne that
the report be adopted and the accounts paid. Carried
Report of the Inspector of Nuisances read and laid on the table.
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Moored that the gate to the new tank be left
unlocked on Sunday during the specified hours of the week day. Carried
Moved by Ald Warren, sec by Ald Bourne that the Improvement Committee be requested
to repotrt on the advisability of having delivered in different parts of the
town a supply of broken metal for the repair of the streets. Carried
Moved by Ald Warren, sec by Ald Bourne that Ald Enright be a member of the Improvement
Committee. Carried
Moved by Ald Moore sec by Ald Bourne that the recommendations of the Improvement
committee as to the repairs of the crossing on the Northern Rd near Pages farm
be adopted and the work carried out by Day Labour. Carried [Pages farm was in
Edwardes St on the Corner with Miscamble St]
Town Hall 14th April 1886
Present HW the Mayor
Ald Raper, Murphy, Enright, Bourne, Warren
Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed
Letter from Land Board re Brucedale read
Letter from WT Clarke re hot air engine read
Letter from WJ Flynne re Jackson's Lease
Letter from P Antone re pumps read
Letter to Public Lands re Grant of £300
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren
That the letter from the Land Board be referred to a select committee consisting
of the Mayor, Ald Raper, Enright, Bourne, Warren and the mover for report. Carried
Moved by Ald Raper sec by Ald Enright that the Contractor for the pumps be allowed
to work the Dam pumps only for one week.
Amendment moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren that an answer be sent to the
contractor stating that he must carry out his contract in its entirity. Ayes
HW the mayor, Ald Murphy, Bourne, Warren. Noes Ald Raper, Enright. Amendment
carried
Report of the Finance Committee read. Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Raper
that the report be adopted and the accounts paid. Carried
Report of the Inspector of nuisances read and laid on the table. Moved by Ald
Enright sec by Ald Murphy that the tenders be called for the leasing for 12
months of the recreation reserve in the easting suburbs under conditions to
be framed. Carried. [this is the current Reserve 1 bounded by Short, Ashburn,
George & Miscamble Sts]
Moved by Ald raper, ssec by Ald Murphy that application be made to the Ministerof
Lands to have closed the road between suburban portions 76 and 78 the said road
being now enclosedwithin the fencing of the recreation reserve. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy, sec by Ald Raper that the Inspector of Nuisances be called
upon to bring up a report of all the cesspits and earth closets within the following
boundaries, viz Tiffin St on th eEast, Perkins St on the South, the Minicipal
boundary on the West and the Gully on the North; the state of them, the mode
of cleaning them and by whom cleaned. Carried, Ald Bourne dissenting
Moved by Ald Raper sec by Ald Warren that notice be given to the nightman not
to begin work of emptying cesspits and earth closets before 11:30 PM and not
after 6AM. Carried
Town Hall 15th April 1886
Extraordinary Election - Ald Morrison's seat vacant
The Mayor acted as returning officer
The following persons were duly nominated
Thomas A Spencer - auctioneer - McDowall St
Frederick Morrison - Contractor - Arthur St
The returning officer declared that a poll could be taken in the town hall on
Wednesday 21st next commencing at 9AM and closing at 5PM
Town Hall 21st April 1886
Extraordinary Election - Polling Day
The mayor acted as returning officer
Number of electors who polled the votes 79
Number of votes polled 144
Number for each candidate
F Morrison 85
Thomas Spencer 48
Informal 1
The returning officer declared F Morrison to be duly elected as an Alderman
in the room of F Morrison
Town Hall 22nd April 1886
Special Meeting of Council
Present HW the mayor [Knowles]
Ald Raper, Murphy, Morrison, Warren, Irwin, Enright
Moved by Ald Raper sec by Ald Enright that the leases be restricted to 10 head
of stock.
Amendment moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren
That the number fo stock be limited to 6 head. The public to have right of entry
on foot at all times. Vehicles to be debarred ingress at all times except with
the special permission of the council. Should the council think that there would
be any chance of an accident from the stock depastured therein on School treats
and other public outing the lessee to secure notice the day before the removal
of stock for that date. The rent be paid half yearly in advance
Ayes HW the Mayor, Ald Murphy, Warren, Morrison. Noes Ald Raper, Irwin, Enright.
Amendment Carried
Town Hall 28th April 1886
Present Ald Irwin, Moore, Bourne, Enright
No quorum being present the meeting was adjourned to Monday 3rd of May at 3PM
Town Hall 3rd May 1886
Present HW the mayor [Knowles]
Ald Enright, Warren, Morrison, Raper, Murphy, Irwin, Moore
Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed
Letter from Maryboro Council read
Letter from AM Hertzberg read
Letter from Land Board read
Report from Auditor general read
Moved by Ald Murphy, sec by Ald Raper that a letter be written to the Land Board
stating that the proposed resumption viz the Northern Portion, will meet the
views of the council.
Moved by Ald Irwin sec by Ald Enright that the letter of Mr Hertzberg be received
and the letter be dealt with at the next general meeting. Carried
Report of Finance Committee read. Moved by Ald Enright, sec by Ald Raper that
the report be adopted and the accounts paid.
Report of the Improvement Committee read a first time. Moved by Ald Murphy sec
by Ald Warren that the report be received. Carried
Report of Inspector of Nuisances read. Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Moore
that the report be received. Carried
Tenders for lease of recreation reserve opened and read from. J Green, P Darcy,
C Moore, T Bradley and WB Murphy
Moved by Ald Warren, sec by Ald Morrison that the tender of Mr RB Murphy be
accepted. Carried. Ald Murphy refrained from voting on the motion
The valuator laid the valuation sheets on the table.
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren that the valuation be received and that
Friday 28thbe appointed as the day for hearing and deciding of appeals. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Moore that a meeting of the Legislative committee
be called for Monday 10th [?] next. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Morrison that a recreation committee be formed
consisting of HW the mayor, Ald Warren, Morriosn, Enright and the mover.
Amendment moved by Ald Raper, sec by Ald Enright that the committee consist
of the whole of the members of council. Ayes Ald Raper, Enright, Irwin, Moore.
Noes HW the mayor, Ald Murphy, Morrison, Warren. Casting vote in favour of the
noes. Amendment lost
The original motion carried on the following division
Ayes HW the mayor, Ald Murphy, Morrison, Warren. Noes Ald Enright, Raper, Irwin,
Moore
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Moore that the footbridge over the creek be continued
to the opposite bank. Carried [This is I assume the footbridge across Bungil
Ck at the Lewis St crossing.
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren that so much of the standing orders be
suspended as to allow the 2nd clause of the improvement committee to be considered.
Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren that the 2nd clause of the report be adopted
and the work carried out by day labour. Carried
Signed John H Irwin Chairman
Town Hall 12th May 1886
Present Ald Raper, Murphy, Irwin, Moore, Enright, Bourne, Morrison
Ald irwin voted to the chair
Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed
Letter to Land Board read
Letter from Central Board of Health read
Letter from Public Lands read
Letter from Mr Alfred Robinson read
Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Raper that the letter of Mr Robinson be referred
to the Improvement committee
Report of finance committee and balance sheet for April read
Moved by Ald Raper sec by Ald Enright that the report and balance be adopted
and the accounts paid. Carried
Ald Warren here took his seat
Report of the Legislative committee read. Moved by Ald Raper sec by Ald Moore
that the report be received. Carried Ald Murphy dissenting
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Bourne that the letter recommended by the Legislative
committee be sent to the Maryboro council
1st Amendment moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Morrison that the council be represented
at the Conference either by the mayor and one Alderman or by the Alderman only
2nd Amendment moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Moore that a telegrm be sent to
Mr RJ Cottell asking him to represent the council at th eproposed conference.
Ayes Ald Irwin, Enright, Moore. Noes Ald Raper Murphy, Bourne, Morrison, Warre.
2nd Amendment lost
Ayes Murphy, Morrison. Noes Ald Raper, Moore, Irwin, Bourne, Warren, Enright.
1st Amendment lost
The original motion was carried on the following division
Ayes Ald Raper, Irwin, Moore, Bourne, Warren. Noes Ald Murphy, Morrison, Enright
Letter from Mr Hertzberg re sleepers taken into consideration
Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Warren that the matter be posponed until the
next general meeting of the council and in the meantime the improvement committee
interview Mr Hertzberg on the matter.
Carried Ald Murphy dissenting
The first clause of the Improvement committee report was read a second time.
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Morrison that the first clause of the report
be referred back to the committee for an estimate
Minutes signed off by mayor Knowles
Town Hall 18th May 1886
Special meeting of council
Present HW the mayor
Ald Raper, Murphy, Moore, Enright, Bourne, Morrison, Warren
The mayor reported the suspension of Roberts & Sermon contractors for Day
Hire
Moved by Ald Warren sec Ald Enright that the action of the Mayor in suspending
Roberts & Sermon be upheld by the council. Carried
Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Bourne that the agreements with Roberts &
Sermon be cancelled. Carried Ald Murphy dissenting
Moved by Ald Raper sec by Ald Murphy that the difference of the price of their
contract (12s) and that of the amount paid for a dray in the place (13/6) be
applied for from Roberts & Sermon
Amendment moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Morrison that the firm of Roberts &
Sermon be not liable for the extra 1/6 [all previous mentions of this topic
are capitalised, and from reading the minutes, they look like DAY hire-honest.
However, references here are sometimes lower case and are clearly DRAY hire]
Ayes Ald Moore, Enright, Bourne, Morrison, Warren. Noes HW the mayor, Ald Raper,
Murphy. Amendment carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Raper that tenders be called for Dray Hire under
the usual conditions. Roberts & Sermon to be disbarred from tendering. Tenders
to be in by the next general meeting.
Amendment moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Morrison that applications be called
for dray hire at 15/- at the usual conditions.
Ayes Ald Moore, Enright, Bourne, Morrison, Warren. Noes HW the mayor, Ald Raper,
Murphy
Amendment carried
Town Hall 26th May 1886
Present HW the Mayor
No quorum being present the meeting was adjourned to Monday 31st May at 3PM
Town Hall 31st May 1886
Adjourned meeting of Council
Persent HW the Mayor
Ald Raper, Murphy, Moore, Enright, Bourne, Morrison, Warren
Minutes of rpevious meeting read and confirmed.
Letter to Maryboro Council read
Letter to Central board of Health read
Letter from Public Lands re road closure read
Letter from James Green re valuation
Letter from Thomas Watson re Gregory St
Letter from Mr Lalmond [?] re deeds [William Lamond of Edwardes St]
Moved by Ald Morrison sec by Ald Raper that the request of Mr lalmond be acceded
to and the deed handed over to Mr Lalmond on a guarantee of safe custody be
given by Mr Lalmond and the deed to be returned in six weeks. Carried
Moved by Ald raper sec by Ald Moore that an answer be sent to Mr Green stating
that his property has been valued on a fair sound basis and in accordance with
the properties in the town. Carried
Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Murphy that the letter of Mr Watson be referred
to the Improvement Committee. Carried
Report of Finance Committee read. Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Moore that
the report be adopted and the accounts paid. Ald Murphy dissenting. Carried
Supplementary report of Finance Committee
Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Warren that the report and the estimate of Ways
and Means be adopted. Carried
Report of Improvement Committee read a first time
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Morrison that the report be received. Carried
Report of recreation Reserve Committee read a 1st time.
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren that the report be received. Carried
Applications for dray hire received from R Conlan, M Joyce, WD Tune
Moved by Ald Raper sec by Ald Moore that the successful tenderer find two sureties
in £10 each subject to the approval of the mayor. Carried Moved by Ald
Warren sec by Ald Morrison that the application of Mr Joyce be accepted
Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Bourne that the application of P Conlan be accepted
Moved by Ald Moore sec by Ald Murphy that the application of WD Tune be accepted.
Joyce Conlan Tune
Ald Warren HW the Mayor Ald Murphy
Ald Raper Ald Moore
Ald Bourne Ald Morrison
Ald Enright
The mayor declared R Conlan's application be accepted subject to the conditions
laid down
Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Murphy that a letter be written to the Commissioner
for Railways making application that a refreshment room be erected at the Roma
Railway Station. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren that so much of the Standing orders be
suspended so as to allow the report of the Recreation Reserve committee to be
read a second time and considered. Carried
Ald Enright dissenting. Report read a second time
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Moore that the first clause of the report be
adopted
Amendment moved by Ald Bourne, sec by Ald Enright that the sum be reduced to
40 pund.
Ayes Ald Enright, Bourne, Raper. Noes HW the mayor, Ald Murphy, Moore, Warren,
Morrison. Amendment lost
Ald Enright retired
The original motion carried on a division. Ald Raper an Bourne dissenting
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Bourne that the second clause be adopted. Carried
Ald Enright returned to his seat
Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Bourne that the 3rd clause be not adopted. Carried
Town Hall 3rd June 1886
Special meeting of Council
Present HW the mayor [Knowles]
Ald Raper, Murphy, Bourne, Morrison, Warren
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren that a rate of a shilling in the pound
on all rateable property within the municipality be struck. Carried
Ald Murphy retired.
Report of the Improvement Committee read asecond time.
Ald Raper retired and the meeting lapsed for want of a quorum
Town Hall 9th June 1886
Present HW the mayor
Ald Raper, Irwin, Murphy, Morrison, Warren, Enright
Minutes fo previous meeting read and confirmed
Letter to Commissioner for Railways read
Letter to Mr J Green read
Letter from Mr Faithful read
Ald Bourne here took his seat
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Morrison that the letter from Mr Faithfull be
referred to the Improvement Committee with power to act if necessary. Carried
Report of Finance Committee and balance sheet for May read. Moved by Ald Warren
sec by Ald Morrison that the report and balance be adopted and the accounts
paid. Carried
The town clerk reported that the contractor for the water supply was not fulfilling
his contract. Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren that a letter be sent to
the sureties of Peter Antone acquainting them of the fact that the Lessee's
not paying his rent according to his agreement and asking them what measures
they intend to take in the matter. Carried
Moved by HW the Mayor sec by Ald Irwin that a letter be written to Sir [?] Thomas
McIlwraith [?] expressing the council's deep regret at his retirement from public
life for the present. Carried
Moved by Ald Irwin sec by Ald Raper that the attention of the Improvement Committee
be called to the present state of the Surat Road
Amendment moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Bourne that the mayor be empowered
to temporarily repair the road at once.
Ayes HW the Mayor, Ald Murphy, Warren, Morrison, Enright, bourne. Noes Ald Irwin,
Raper
Amendment carried
Moved by Ald Irwin sec by Ald Murphy that the attention of the Inspector of
Nuisances be called to the fact that a dead horse belonging to R Conlan had
been left at a place not authorised by the council and that he take measures
at once for the removal. Carried
Apologies for non attendance at th elast special meeting were tendered by Ald
Enright and Irwin and accepted.
Ald Irwin retired
The report of the Improvement Committee was read a second time
On the motion of Ald Murphy sec by Ald Enright the meeting was adjourned to
10AM on the following day
Town Hall 10th June 1886
Adjourned meeting of council
Present HW the mayor [Knowles]
Ald Murphy, Enright, Moore, Bourne, Morrison, Warren
The report of the improvement Committee was again read a second time.
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Bourne that the 1st clause be adopted and that
tenders be called fro the work. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Morrison that the 2nd clause be adopted and tenders
called. Carried
Ald Raper here took his seat
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Morrison that clause 3 be adopted subject to
the following alterations vis the water table and kerbing be excised from the
clause and the following be adopted in their place. A footpath made as follows
that a footpath 6 feet wide be made of stone coated with screenings and topped
with loam and when finished to be well rolled. Tenders to be called fro the
work. Carried Ald Murphy dissenting
Moved by Ald Morrison sec by Ald Raper that clause 4 be adopted and the amount
agreed upon be paid to Mr Hertzberg. Carried
Moved by Ald Morrison sec by Ald Warren that the appointment of a caretaker
for the Recreation Reserves be authorised at a salary of £40 per annum
for such a time as the council may think fit. Mr JJ Coates to be the person.
Carried
Amendment moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Raper that no appointment be made for
the present. Ayes Ald Raper, Murphy, Moore, Enright. Noes HW the mayor, Ald
Warren, Morrison.
Amendment carried
Town Hall 22nd June 1886
Extraordinary Election - Alderman Irwin resigned
Nomination Day
The mayor acted as returning officer
The following persons were duly nominated.
Thomas A Spencer Auctioneer McDowall St
Joseph F Carter Clerk McDowall St
The returning officer declared that a poll would be taken in the town hall on
Thursday the 1st of July next ensuing commencing at 9AM and closing at 5PM
Town Hall 23rd June 1886
Present HW the mayor
Ald Raper, Moore, Morrison, Warren, Bourne, Enright, Murphy
Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed.
Letter to Sir Thomas McIlwraith read
Letter to Messrs. Green and Sparks read
Letter from Mr D McCallum read [Donald]
Letter from Mr Sheridan read [probably Robert]
Letter from Commissioner for railways read
Letter from Messr Sparks & Green read
Moved by Ald Raper sec by Ald Morrison that the letter of Mr McCallum be referred
to the improvement Committee. Carried Ald Murphy dissenting
The Town Clerk was ordered to record a fine of £1 against Ald Murphy for
not obeying a call to order.
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald raper that the letter from Messrs. Green &
Sparks be received. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Raper that the contract of P Antone be cancelled
and the sureties be released from their bonds. Carried Ald Enright dissenting
Moved by Ald raper sec by Ald Bourne that the letter of Mr Sheridan be referred
to the Improvement Committee. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Raper that a special meeting be called for the
consideration of the letter from the Commissioner for Railways re the erection
of a refreshment room at the Roma Railway Station and that a petition be sent
round for signatures and that the petition be sent through the Member Mr Lalor.
Amendment moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Bourne that a letter be sent to the
Member asking him to reconsider his late decision.
Ayes HW the mayor, Ald Moore, Bourne, Enright. Noes Ald Raper, Murphy, Morrison,
Warren
Casting vote in favour of the Ayes. Amendment Carried
Letter from ratepayers [??] read. Moved by Ald Raper sec by Ald Morrison that
it be received. Carried
Report of the Finance Committee read. Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Raper
that the report be adopted and the accounts paid. Carried
Report of the Improvement Committee read a first time.
Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Morrison that the report be received. Carried
Tenders for the supply of Loam opened and read from J Endress [no idea, but
that's what it looks like], R Conlan, J Dwyer, G Roebig, M Joyce [crossed out],
J [or & but probably J for James] Roberts
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Raper that the tender of R Conlan be accepted
at 1/5 per cubic yard be accepted. Carried Ald Murphy dissenting
Tenders for footpath opened and read from R Conlan, J Roberts, G Roebig, M Joyce,
M O'Connell
Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Warren that the tender of James Roberts at 1/16/-
per chain be accepted. Carried Ald Murphy dissenting
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Moore that a notice be inserted in the local
papers notifying that the council are purchasers of Yearling [?] Wide Cedar
trees. Carried
Town Hall 1st July 1886
Extraordinary Meeting - Ald Irwin resigned - Polling Day
The mayor acted as returning officer
Number of voters who polled111
Number of votes polled 177
Number of votes for JF Carter 102. Number of Votes for TA Spencer 75 [he still
can't get elected…]
Majority of Joseph F Carter 27
The returning officer declared that Joseph F Carter was duly elected as an Alderman
in the room of John H Irwin.
Town Hall 7th July 1886
Present HW the mayor
Ald Murphy, Moore, Carter, Enright, Morrison, Warren
Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed
Letter from Sec[??] Hospital read
Letter from RD Leigh read
Letter from Tenants Town Hall reserve read
Letter to Tenants Town Hall reserve read
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Enright that a donation of £5/5/- be given
to the Hospital. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Enright that the letter of Mr Leigh be referred
to the Recreation Reserve committee. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Enright that the letter from the Tenants of the
Town Hall reserve be left in the hands of the Mayor to be dealt with. Carried
Report of Finance Committee read. Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren that
the report be adopted and the accounts paid.
Ald Enright and Carter retired
Report of the Improvement Committee read a first time. Moved by Ald Murphy sec
by Ald Morrison that the report be received. Carried
Report of the Inspector of Nuisances read and laid on the table
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Murphy that a letter be sent to the Mayor of
Adelaide acknowledging the receipt of a circular re the visit of the Prince
of Wales. Carried
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Moore that Ald Morrison be a member of the Improvement
Committee. Carried
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Moore that the fine recorded against Ald Murphy
at the last general meeting be remitted. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Moore that a stile with gate and also a plank
gangway be placed at the recreation reserve in the northern suburbs. Carried
[I assume the golf club on Miscamble St?]
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Morrison that applications be called for the
renting of the pumps at a rent of 6d a week. Applicant to have the right of
charging 3d a cask under the old regulations. To find two sureties of £10
each. Carried
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Moore that Antone be kept on as at present until
next meeting. Carried
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Morrison that the meeting be adjourned to 10AM
July 8th
Town Hall 8th July 1886
Present HW the mayor [Knowles]
Ald Raper, Moore, Carter, Enright, Morrison, Warren, Bourne, Murphy
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Morrison
That so much of the standing orders be suspended as to allow the report of the
Improvement committee to be read a second time and considered. Carried
Report read a second time
Moved by Ald Murphy Sec by Ald Warren that clause 1 be adopted with the addition
that the most urgent places in McDowall St be done first and followed as provided
in the clause. Carried
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Carter that clause 2 be adopted and tenders called
for the work. Carried [probably the crossover tenders read on the 26th July]
Moved by Ald raper sec by Ald Warren that clause 3 be adopted and carried out
Amendment moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Enright that clause 3 be referred back
to the committee for further report
Ayes Ald Murphy, Carter, Enright, Bourne, Morrison. Noes HW the mayor, Ald Raper,
Moore, Warren. Amendment carried
Moved by Ald Raper sec by Ald Moore that clause 4 be adopted and carried out
Amendment moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Carter that the clause be considered
three months hence.
Ayes Ald Enright, Carter. Noes HW the mayor, Ald Raper, Murphy, Moore, Bourne,
Morrison, Warren
Amendment lost
The original motion was on the same division reversed
Moved by Ald Moore sec by Ald Raper that clause 5 be adopted and carried out.
Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren that clause 6 be adopted and carried out.
Carried
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Carter that clause 7 be adopted and carried out.
Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Raper that clause 8 be adopted and carried out.
Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren that Wieneke be given notice to cut a
Bye Wash at his dam in his paddock in order not to allow the water to remain
above the surface, Carried [probably his block selection 109 Ona Ona Rd, not
the Bassett La/Currey St block.
Town Hall 21st July 1886
Present HW the mayor
Ald Raper, Murphy, Carter, Enright, Bourne, Morrison
Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed
Letter to G Wieneke read
Letter to J Lalor Esq MLA read
Letter to Mayor of Adelaide read
Letter from Acclimatisation [!] Sevt [??] read
Circular from Public Land read
Petition from ratepayers re Eastern end of McDowall St
Moved by Ald Bourne sec by Ald Raper that the Municipal Council (Recreation
Reserve account) become life memebrs of the Acclimatisation at £5/5/-
[per An - as in annum - crossed out]Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Carter that the petition re the Eastern End of
McDowall St was referred to the Improvement Committee. [I assume carried]
Report of the Finance Committee read
The town clerk was ordered by the Mayor to secure a fine of £1 against
Ald Enright.
All the members present retired and the meeting lapsed for want of a quorum
Town Hall 26th July 1886
Special Meeting of Council
Present HW the mayor
Ald Murphy, Moore, Bourne, Warren, Morrison, Enright, Carter, Raper
Report of the finance committee read
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Raper that the report be adopted and the accounts
paid with the exception of the account of Hoffman for Measure Box [water meter
box, or a cubic measuring box?] which account be referred back to Mr Hoffman
for reconsideration. Carried
Amendment moved by Ald Carter sec by Ald Bourne that the report be adopted and
the whole accounts paid.
Ayes Ald Carter, Bourne, Moore. Noes HW the mayor, Ald Raper, Murphy, Enright,
Morrison, Warren. Amendment lost
The original motion was carried on the above division reversed
Tenders for crossings opened and read from James Roberts 2/7/- and R Conlan
3/5/-
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Enright that the tender of Roberts be accepted.
Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Raper that the pumps be thrown open free to the
public for the month
Amendment moved by Ald Eright, sec by Ald Moore that the present system of having
a caretaker at 5/- per day per continued through the pleasure of the council.
Ald Bourne retired
Ayes HW the mayor, Ald Moore, Enright, Morrison, Warren, Carter. Noes Ald Murphy,
Raper
Amendment carried
Ald Enright and Moore retired
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warrant hat a special meeting be called for Monday
2nd August to consider the operation of the water supply. Carried
Town Hall 2nd August 1886
Special Meeting of Council
Present HW the mayor
Ald Raper, Moore, Bourne,Morrison
Moved by Ald Morrison, sec by Ald Raper that the pump at the dam be closed and
the pump at the creek thrown open to the public free during the pleasure of
the council. Carried
A fine of £1 was ordered to be recorded against Ald Carter, Enright, Warren,
Murphy - unless satisfactority [!] reasons are shown at the next meeting of
the council for non attendance.
Town Hall 4th August 1886
Present HW the Mayor [Knowles]
Ald Murphy, Enright, Morrison, Warren
Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed
Letter from J Lalor Esq MLA read
Letter from WB Murphy read
Letter from JY [?] Black read
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Morrison that the letter from Mr Murphy be referred
back to the next general meeting of council. Carried
The letter of Mr Black was referred to the Recreation Reserve committee
Report of the finance committee and balance sheet for July read
Moved by Ald Morrison sec by Ald Warren that the report and balance sheet be
adopted and the accounts paid. Carried Ald Murphy dissenting
The financial statement for the half year ending 30th June 1886 was produced
by the town clerk. Moved by Ald Warren and sec by Ald Enright that the statement
be allowed. Carried
Ald Warren, Enright and Murphy gave reasons for their non attendance at the
late special meeting of the council which was accepted by the council.
Town Hall 18th August 1886
Present HW the Mayor
No quorum being present the meeting was adjourned to Monday 23rd next at 3PM
Town Hall 23rd August 1886
Present HW the mayor, Ald Raper, Moore, Enright, Morrison
Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed
Letter from Public Lands read
Letter from J Roberts read
Circular from Provincial League Rockhampton read
Petitions from Mr Jackson read
Petitions from Ratepayers re Albert St read
Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Moore that the circular from Rockhampton be
referred to the full meeting of council. Carried
Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Raper that a letter be written to the Lands
Department stating that the council strongly object to the resumption of the
Loam Reserve [just west of the Bungil St bridge presumably]. Carried
Ald Carter here took his seat
Moved by Ald Raper sec by Ald Moore
That the petitions be referred to the Improvement Committee. Carried
Report of finance committee read
Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Raper that the report be adopted and the accounts
paid. Carried
Report of the Inspector of Nuisances read and laid on the table
The letter of WB Murphy re extension of lease be taken into consideration
Moved by HW the mayor sec by Ald Enright that the letter be read this day six
months and that the contract for cleaning at present under consideration be
postponed and the deposit made by Conlan be refunded. Carried
Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Carter that tenders be called for leasing for
12 months the Western Recreation Reserve with the addition of a clause reserving
to the council the right of making any improvements they may require any time.
The number of Stock to be restricted to five head at any one time. Carried Ald
Morrison dissenting. [Possibly the show grounds site Bowen/McDowall/Cottell
St]
Moved by Ald Morrison sec by Ald Carter that a shed be built for the boat at
the corner of Mr Moore's ground, tenders to be called for the same on the blackboard.
Carried [ie the Bowen Hotel in Gregory St]
Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Morrison that Ald Raper be a member of the Recreation
reserve committee. Carried
Moved by Ald Raper sec by Ald Morrison that the fines on record in the minute
book against Ald Enright and Carter be rescinded. Carried
Town Hall 1st September 1886
Present HW the mayor
No quorum being present the meeting was adjourned to Monday 6th September at
8PM
Town Hall 6th September 1886
Adjourned meeting of council
Present HW the mayor [Knowles]
Ald Murphy, Enright, Morrison, Warren, Moore
Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed
Letter from Mayor of Brisbane read
Letter from SS Bassett read
Letter from Joseph H Clark read
Petition from ratepayers re crossing at creek
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Morrison that a letter be written to the mayor
of Brisbane stating that this council has requested Mr Lalor the member for
this district to oppose the rescinding of the Endowment on the rate levied under
the health act. Carried Ald Warren dissenting
Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Murphy that the letter from Mr Bassett be referred
to the improvement committee. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Moore that the letter of Mr Clarke be referred
to the Improvement committee. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren that the petition re the crossing be received.
Carried
Report of the finance committee read
Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Moore that the report be adopted and the accounts
paid. Carried. Ald Murphy dissenting
Tenders for the boat shed opened and read from
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren that the tender of Thomas Shanahan be
accepted at £11/10/- - ten percent deposit to be paid within three days.
Carried
Tenders for leasing Recreation reserve (Western) that neither of the tenders
be accepted.
Ayes HW the mayor, Ald Murphy, Moore, Morrison, Warren. Noes Ald Raper, Enright.
Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren that the lease of the Western Recreation
reserve be put upto public auction on Wednesday 8th next under the conditions
laid down. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Moore that so much of the standing orders be
suspended as to allow the petition re the crossing of the creek be read a second
time and considered. Carried
Petition read a second time
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Raper that a special meeting be called for Thursday
9th next at 3PM to receive the Improvement Committees report on the matter.
Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren that the foreman of works bring up a report
to the council of all the works he may consider necessary within the municipality.
Carried Ald Enright dissenting
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Murphy that the Improvement committee visit the
different places where loam is procures in order to see if the loam is fitted
[suited?] for the footpaths. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Enright that the member for the district be requested
to oppose the reduction of £150 in the vote for recreation reserves. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren that Ald Carter, Bourne and Moore be members
of the recreation reserve committee. Carried. Ald Enright and Moore dissenting
Town Hall 15th September 1886
Present HW the mayor [Knowles]
Ald Murphy, Carter, Enright, Morrison, Warren, Raper, Moore
Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed
Letter to mayor of Brisbane read
Letter to J Lalor Esq MLA read
Letter from A Battifelt read
Circular from Chamber of Commerce Bundaberg read
Circular from Provincial Council league read
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Carter that an answer be sent to Mr Battifelt
informing him that the by law in question has been repealed. Carried
Report of the finance committee read
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Morrison that the report be adopted and the accounts
paid
Amendment moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Enright that the amount for wages for
work in the town hall lane be omitted from the report.
Ayes Ald Murphy, Ald Enright. Noes HW the mayor, Ald Raper, Moore, Carter, Warren,
Morrison. Amendment lost
The original motion carried, division reversed
Report of the Improvement Committee read a first time.
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Moore that the report be received. Carried. Ald
Enright and Murphy dissenting
Report of the Inspector of nuisances read and laid on the table.
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Moore that the inspector of nuisances be requested
to open the gate tot he new tank every Sunday from 6AM to 6PM. Carried
Moved by Ald Enright sec by Ald Murphy that the herbage now growing on the water
side of the new tank and old dam be cut and removed. Carried
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren that a meeting of the Legislative committee
be called for Wednesday 22nd September at 3PM. Carried
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Morrison that so much of the standing orders
be suspended as to allow the report of the Improvement Committee to be read
as second time an considered. Carried
Report read a second time
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Warren that the cutting at the creek be deepened
about 2 feet. Carried
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Murphy that the council be authorised to have
prepared the plans specifications and probable cost of a bridge over the creek
at the crossing in Bungil St. Carried Ald Enright dissenting
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Raper that a premium of £5/5/- be given
for the most suitable plans and specifications of the same. The decision to
rest with the council and the successful plan to become the property of the
council. Carried Ald Enright dissenting
Moved by Ald Murphy sec by Ald Carter that the last clause of the report be
altered to read that instead the council paying 1/9 per yard for casting tenders
be called for the same and with this alteration the clause be adopted.
Amendment moved by Ald Raper sec by HW the mayor that the clause as read be
adopted.
Ayes HW the nmayor, Ald Raper, Warren, Morriosn, Moore, Enright. Noes Ald Murphy,
Carter.
Amendment carried
Town Hall 29th September 1886
Notice of Motion by Ald Murphy
I beg to move that you will call an enquiry into the charge I bring against
the Inspector of Nuisances for divulging information which is against a resolution
passed at this council.
Town Hall 29th September 1886
Present HW the mayor [Knowles]
Ald Raper, Murphy, Moore, Enright, Morrison, Warren
Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed
Circular from Dalby re Vea Recta [?] read
The town clerk report having answered this circular
Report of the finance committee read a first time
Moved by Ald Morrison sec by Ald Moore that the report be adopted and the accounts
paid. Carried
Report of the Improvement Committee reads a first time. Moved by Ald Raper sec
by Ald Enright that the report be received. Carried. Ald Murphy dissenting
Resignation of Ald Bourne reported by the Town Clerk
Moved by Ald Morrison sec by Ald Moore that the meeting be adjourned for half
an hour for the purpose of holding the special meeting called for this day.
Ayes HW the mayor, Ald Warren, Morrison. Noes Ald Raper, Murphy, Moore, Enright.
Lost
Moved by Ald Warren sec by Ald Morrison that Ald Murphy be a member of the Improvement
and Legislative committee. Carried. Ald Murphy & Enright dissenting