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Newspaper
St George Call
Location
St George, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1910
Page
3
Readers are advised to address communications to the Editor at St George Call Kogarah. Anonymous submissions will not be considered. Manuscripts must be authenticated by name and address though not necessarily published. Rejected and duplicate letters cannot be returned.
The Rockdale Council moves to conduct a full independent valuation of ratable property, defying six year deferment fears. The Call argues the same stance as the council on valuation timing and criticizes Hurstville and Bexley. A public movement pressures the Minister and Railway Commissioners for better Illawarra Suburbs rail service and governance.
The conference of local governing bodies in the Illawarra suburbs reviewed railway needs and praised the powers for doing all within reach. It stressed the urgency of quadrupling the Illawarra Suburban line from Sydney to Oatley, described as more essential than the earlier Homebush project.
A Sydney area dispute shows the Cronulla Ratepayers' Association seeking council action backed by a petition signed by 300 ratepayers. The council replies it would like to see the petition, signaling a trust gap and hopes that mutual confidence may soon be restored.
A Rockdale Council complaint to police cites racing vehicles on Rocky Point road during race days. Authorities promise to enforce the law against bus, sulky, and motor speed racing, urging caution for ordinary road users and calling for dedicated courses for such activity.
The article notes Sutherland Shire Council maintains sound finances with low administration costs relative to revenue. It reports current credit balances in Riding A and B and CMRA, crediting prudent budgeting and avoidance of unnecessary expenditure for future spending room.
The Rockdale Council members debate how letters from ratepayers on road and footway repairs should be handled. Critics urge direct transfer to the Overseer for reporting with council presentation, arguing current routine wastes time and clogs progress.
Mr Varney Parkes Liberal candidate for Canterbury addresses constituents at Peakhurst Penshurst meetings detailing Liberal policy on railways irrigation immigration and education. He receives hearty approval and campaign progress is reported as favorable with a district conference planned at Carrington Rooms Forest Road Hurstville. A public meeting in Hurstville Hall follows on September 2.
Saturday evening the Miranda School of Arts started a gymnastics program as a trial to improve local youths. Instructor Mr O Neill fosters enthusiasm, with glove and single-stick bouts enjoyed by the committee and members. If successful, extra space may be added including a billiard room and possibly a ladies night tailored by Mr O Neill.
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