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Newspaper
St George Call
Location
St George, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1910
Page
3
Directions for letters to the St George Call at Kogarah require authentication with name and address and forbid anonymous submissions. The paper will not publish duplicates from other papers and cannot return rejected manuscripts.
The Rockdale Council reports strong growth in ratable property values and housing over three years, with about 500 new houses boosting population. Valuator McMillan is credited for thorough work and reductions in overestimated values, easing fears of past inflation and signaling confident progress confirmed by upcoming census data.
In Sydney and suburbs the Christmas period passed without major trouble. Police report a quiet time with no significant offences, while business, enjoyment, and seasonal pleasure thrived. St George and Illawarra suburbs praised for orderly holiday behavior.
The letter criticizes The Call for questioning Mr. Holt's stance on anonymity and independence while defending his public courage. It argues Holt misrepresents The Call and contrasts his public persona with private conduct, noting readers will see the consistency of his method.
The St George dingy and owner Mr T Fullwood plan to travel to West Australia to compete in the 14 footers Commonwealth series at Perth for the Australian Championship. The district calls for public help to cover heavy trip expenses and urges a generous response to support the shared pride of New South Wales rowing and dingy racing.
A letter argues against sympathy for orchard robbers, noting harm to owners and property. It urges deterrence with jail for mischievous youths, and reminds residents of a nearby police court for setting examples. Emphasis on protecting livelihoods and discouraging destruction.
Mayor Halstead entertained Kogarah's workmen at the School of Arts on Friday afternoon. An hour of respite from their labours allowed the group to share the Mayor's company and a light repast with seasonable compliments exchanged before adjournment.
At a seasonal event Bro Brown proposed placing a bob in for the Hospital while Bro Lockyer opposed the hospital notion. The Mayor supported the idea and urged sending the bobs through the normal channel, smoothing tensions as the group toasted the Mayor.
The St George Societies held three ballot draws with winners J Ray West Neutral Bay, Mrs W F Simons West Kogarah, and Mr Krawhaar Camperdown. prizes ranged £100 to £300 free of interest. A fourth section announced a £400 sale on 11 January. society enrollment reached 640. A reader letter laments Sutherland Council road repairs and Santa Claus misses due to a steep hill.
A Wednesday evening Brett's Hall Lacrosse Club concert to raise funds for the St George's District Lacrosse Club drew a small crowd despite a strong program. Performers included Ida Porter Louie Wright Marion Cocks C A B Garnett A Waddoups Edward Pople jr W Behake. Organizers Norris and Porter plan a February follow up to boost success and invite new members through secretary C Norris Blakehurst.
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