TESTING of the Racecourse bore near Ooralea Siding, shown in the picture above, is being carried out this week before final acceptance by the council of the arrangements to take over the bore as it stands. City Engineer (Mr. Wilmoth) reported to this week's City Council meeting that ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Daily Mercury (Mackay, Qld. : 1906 - 1954), Fri 27 Jan 1950, Page 2
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