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Newspaper
St George Call
Location
St George, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1910
Page
3
Attention is directed to rules for news and correspondence in the St George Call. All communications must be addressed to the Editor at the St George Call Kogarah. Anonymous letters are not considered and signatures are required for authentication.
The Lang Electorate reveals a rapid population increase in the Ilawar ra and Mlawarra Suburbs, indicating prosperity and orderly conduct. The writer criticizes uneven government attention, noting needs for sewerage, water supply, and railway accommodation, while acknowledging promised tramway work.
The article commends the supporters of the unsuccessful candidate and notes a movement to reimburse him for expenses. It credits Crawford Party organization and Labor ally support for the large Labor vote, praising Mr. Crawford as having outstanding qualifications and a strong personal effort.
In Kogarah Council a heated discussion centers on dredging priorities with emphasis on Kogarah Bay and Cook's River. Critics say promises to dredge Kogarah Bay are unmet while Cook's River work ties up equipment, prompting calls for timely action and fair distribution of dredge resources.
The article argues the single Tom Ugly’s Point punt fails to handle traffic and criticizes the Works Department for delaying improvements. Proposals include a second punt downstream connected to the Lane Souci tram or duplicating the existing service pending tramline extension. The piece predicts minimal impact from the tramway on Tom Ugly’s Point traffic.
The Attorney General's Department will use a suitable temporary venue for St George Petty Sessions at the Kogarah School of Arts while a permanent building is erected. Officials express hope that the delay ends and that residents no longer must travel to Newtown for petty session business.
A noted New South Wales barrister told the Local Government Clerks Association that ratepayers who grumble at high charges should blush with shame. He argued NSW rates are very low compared with England and Scotland where council rates run from 2/11 to 12/6 in the pound.
A Kog arah Alderman said a new Railway Commissioner will arrive next year. The council discussed the Chief Railway Commissioner’s refusal to supply metal for a road used by the Sans Souci tram. A second letter sought a concession to erect a water crane on Railway Parade, Kogar ah, but doubts about its sightliness prompted a building committee report.
Thuy the Bexley Progress Association presented a letter to Bexley Council urging the Railway Commissioners to probe the Illawarra line delays from 10 to 25 minutes and ticketing issues at Carlton. The council endorsed the complaints and agreed to forward them to railway authorities.
The Bellevue Congregational Church Women’s Fellowship observed its anniversary as a Harvest Festival on Tuesday evening. The crowded hall featured a banner by Mr. M Jowett, decorative tables, a church debt gift sale, reports by Miss Climpson and Mrs Robertson, addresses by Mrs. Robertson and Mr. Grayhurst, solos by Mrs. Foskett, and a Hymn of Praise. Mrs Berdue chaired, bringing greetings from the Bourke Street Women’s Guild and receiving bouquets from early members. Refreshments followed a late, successful event.
A 25 lb bag of flour offered on 2 11 at Gannon Station near Hurst ville with 6 coupons provided by the seller.
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