Rockdale Aldermen Fight Polluted Water Complaints
Aldermen Thorpe and Monahan pressed a complaint about pollution near Lady Robinsons Beach with reports of stench and contaminated water. The Rockdale council blamed the sewage farm, Cook’s River wool scour and Botany open sewer, while residents urged action. The council also discussed Arncliffe tram seating at its Thursday meeting.
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Thorpe
Lady Robinsons Beach
Rockdale
Board of Health
Campling
Hergerty
Cook's River
Botany
Rockdale Ratepayers Association
Wolli Creek
Arncliffe
Hurstville Council Debates Town Hall Proposal Setback
Hurstville Council held a special meeting to advance the Town Hall plan but a ruling of irregularity by the Mayor halted action. The Town Hall Committee will review the issue. Overseer Green proposed tying the Bexley Pound for strays with Bexley handling fees while Hurstville appoints its own impounding officer. Aldermen Aston Blackthaw and Ley praised the Overseer’s methods.
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Hurstville
Town Hall
Green
Bexley
Labor prospects brighten in Lang after Rockdale meeting
The February 11 session at Rockdale Town Hall elected G. B. Holt as President with J. Lenehan and F. Turner as vice presidents and W. Barr A. Batch as secretaries for six months. Reports from Leagues show strong election organizing and many Labour workers recruited for Lang, with nightly meetings planned across the electorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockdale
Holt
G. B. Holt
Messrs
J. Lenehan
F. Turner
W. Barr
A. Batch
Crawford
Lang
Mortdale Birthday Celebration for Hughie at Mortdale
A Friday party at Hughie's parents home in Mortdale honored his twenty first birthday with about fifty guests. Ald. Syd Cook presented gifts including a gold Elgin watch and a greenstone pendant. Food and entertainment filled the night as speakers thanked the hosts and guests before a long social continued into Saturday morning.
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Hughie
Station Street
Mortdale
Ald
Syd. Cook
Turnbull
James Hill
Ald. Cook
A. Freeman
Whiteman
Turner
Nauchmann
O'Toole
Harrison
Morgan
Freeman
Cook
Sydnorey
D. O'Toole
Hurstville
District Officer installed at Crow's Nest amid social tribute
A district officer stationed at Crow's Nest North Sydney begins duties this week. A social evening at Mortdale Fire Station honored his service to the brigades, with Alderman Cook presenting a silver inkstand and praise from Captain Murphy and brigade heads. A varied program featured music and dancing by local volunteers.
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Crow's Nest
North Sydney
Mortdale
Murphy
Hurstville
Syd. Cook
Messrs
A. Dunkley
H. and
W. Morris
G. Stone
H. McLean
H. Watson
Gallagher
G. Hurley and Son
J. Proudley
Turnbull
Nauchmann
Victor Neal
B. Barwell Keats
Pearce
D. Turner
Cook
Alex Loudoun
B. Watson
Bexley Notices and Local Events Spread Wide
Assessor Honeyfield rejects lower rate appeal in Bexley. Cricketers from Bexley host Richmond with modest scores led by Mrs Donnan and Miss Donnan. Alderman Wiseman seeks gate at Kogarah Station. Gas Co pledges rebate for unused gas during strike and notes near full supply. Tramway League concert series featured Choral Union under W I B Mote with solos from Petersham, Hurstville, National Park and Cronulla performers. Postal Dept discusses Cronulla Sutherland line improvements and pole removals.
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Honeyfield
Bexley
Bexley Lady Cricketers
Richmond
Preddy
Donnan
Mrs. Donnan
Miss Donnan
Miss Hose
Ald
Wiseman
Kogarah Station
Bexley Council
The
Gas Co
Tramway League
Choral Union
Union
W. I. B. Mote
Miss Peake
Petersham
Goodman
Hurstville
Bennett
National Park
W. E. Johnson
M.P
God Save the King
Shire of Sutherland
Commonwealth Postal Dept
Cronulla
Sutherland
Government clerk seeks board and lodgings in Carlton Kogarah or Rockdale
A government employee seeks board and lodging from the end of March. Contact P. North at the Post Office in Kogarah for arrangements.
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Carlton
Kogarah
Rockdale
P. North
Post Office
Council reviews access request to Omar Garage Burraneer Bay
A letter from Wuederlich, Ltd. seeks improved road access to Omar garage at Burraneer Bay with a likely gravel upgrade. The matter was referred to the overseer for action. The Acting Metropolitan Surveyor notified that M L A Downes requested a grant to improve Woronora Park and an inspection with council representation was proposed. Dr. Cook supported the park visit.
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Wuederlich, Ltd
Omar
Burraneer Bay
Roberts
Downes
M.L.A
Department
Woronora Park
Cook
Randwick Club Second March Quarter Shoot Results
The Randwick range hosted the club shoot last Saturday. Principal scores across 7 shots at 500 and 600 yards include T Marsden 62, W Tickle 60, G Dicken 60, W H Talbot 58, Jas Piper 68, A Bower 68, A Marshall 57, P Partridge 57, G Barnard 53, J Piper 51, J Marshall 50, H Irwin 49, H Chopping 47.
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Randwick
T. Marsden
W. Tickle
G. Dicken
W. H. Talbot
Jas. Piper
A. Bower
A. Marshall
P. Partridge
G. Barnard
J. P. Piper
J. Marshall
H. J. Irwin
H. Chopping
St George District Junior Rugby Club meeting report
The St George District Junior Rugby Association held its final committee meeting at Host Morris Hockdale. Secretary F P Cody presented a concise annual report praising yearlong progress and 21 clubs under management. Delegates Sans Souci and Banksia affirmed support for amateur rugby and rejected untruthful statements.
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St. George
Morris
Hockdale
See
F. P. Cody
Q. Thompson
Sans Souci and
Banksia
Bellevue District Football Club Meets In February For AGM
A meeting of Bellevue District Football Club members and intending members will be held February 1 1910 at 8 pm in Bellevue Congregational Church Hurstville. Sans Souci District F C plans its second annual general meeting for February 22 at Frater's Hall Sans Souci with reports elections and business. Training begins next Tuesday Moorefield HQ and February 24 with a special Moorefield Hotel meeting at 8 pm. Tenders invited for building material on Pearl Street site Hurstville.
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Bellevue Congregational Church
Word’s Avenue
Hurstville
R. A. Chisholm
St. George's Parade
Sans Souci District F.C
St. Geo. B.A
Brighton
Sydney District
Campsie
Canterbury
Moorefield
Pearl Street
F. Brown
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Apsley St
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Sacitewesbel
Audley
Pence
New
Commudie
Gil Launch
Pioneer
Shire Wharf
Gunonmatta Bay
Suthland
Simpeon's Point
Lilli Pills
Hodgkin Sos
Kogarah Rd
Blakehurst
James Napper
Lindisfarne
FE. Pryde
Scott
F Dancing
Sydney
Redfern
Kegerah
Reat
Medcalf & Co. Auctioneers
Regent St
Beaconsfield St
Rockdale Reports
Mortdale Matters
Sutherland Siftings
Rockdale Rifle Club
Bellevue Dist
British Association
Footer
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