Community councils push back on ratepayer aid
The Kogarah and Rockdale Councils join in a protest against ratepayers helping themselves to funds when duties of the Board and damage to the water supply are discussed. Alderman Griffin assures interim water supply improvements and pledges a secure system despite population growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kogarah
Rockdale Council
Bexley
Griffin
Illawarra
Bexley Council
Alderman Griffin
Water and Sewerage Board
Municipal elections and ratepayer responsibility in Illawarra
In The Call columns notices of candidature loom for Illawarra suburb elections. The piece argues that critics often fail to vote, blaming councils and aldermen, and urges ratepayers to exercise the franchise. It notes water supply neglect by the Water and Sewerage Board and calls for practical public involvement to improve councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illawarra
Water and Sewerage Board
Board
Artless Arthur Promises and Promises Unkept in NSW
The article criticizes Premier Griffith, likening him to Artless Arthur for unfulfilled ministerial promises. It cites The Call and comments by Mr Judd about unreached pledges and his control over departments. It also notes Bexley Council cases on debtors and council debt collection practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
John
Griffith
St. George
Sutherland Shire
Judd
Bexley
Municipal Parties in State Politics Erode Local Elections
The article argues local government contests are legitimate when parties run municipal races along state party lines. It cites the United Kingdom and New South Wales examples, urging the Liberal Party to organize and compete rather than protest. It stresses fair play and legality under the law and the Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Labor Party
New South Wales
Liberal Party
Beneficent Institution Praises Deaf and Blind Charity
The Call commends the forty ninth annual report of the New South Wales Institution for the Deaf Dumb and Blind. It notes the charity as relief for suffering and highlights the work of providence, science, and care in aiding those unable to hear speak or see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales Institution For the Deaf, Dumb and Blind
Providence
Engadine Subdivision on South Coast Railway Seeks Stop
Residents of Heathcote and Engadine push for rail improvement as petition with 124 signatures asks for the 4.50 p.m. Sydney to Heathcote stop and extension of the 5.54 p.m. to Waterfall plus a 6.5 a.m. Heathcote stop and Waterfall terminus, with council endorsement awaiting Railway Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illawarra
Sutherland
Heathcote
Engadine
Lands and Education Departments
Local Progress Association
Sydney
Waterfall
Wollongong
City
Freeth Joins Real Estate Firm McMillan and Freeth Form
On December 1 1910 W R McMillan admits Rawleigh Francis William Freeth as a partner in the real estate business. Future operations will run under the name E W R McMillan & Freeth with offices in Rockdale and Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawleigh Francis William Freeth
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Next Commercial Bank
National Library of Australia
South Coast Railway Troubles
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Arland
Merchant and Coke
Rubstville
Miss Jeffs
Corner Forest Road
Carrington Avenue
Hurstville
General Stone & Marble Works
P. W. Austin
Millston
Caledonian Street
Goode Bros
Bakers - and
Rockdale
Banksia
W. J. McNeill
J. Nicholson
Farrier
Morine
Royal Note
SYD. Tolleys
Althense & Geiger Railway
Kogarar
Fimit Olapa
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