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Newspaper
St George Call
Location
St George, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1910
Page
3
The St George Call outlines submission rules for letters and discusses Rockdale Council’s struggle with Building Regulations. It likens council indecision to historical political disputes and notes tension between inspectors and aldermen amid unclear rules.
The Defence Department proposes using Municipal Town Halls as drill halls to save costs, but Councils resist noting such use spoils public halls and is inappropriate for civilian spaces. Rail authorities are urged to maintain Rockdale station approaches without external pressure.
The Cronulla Progress Association lashes out at the Sutherland Shire Council over a proposed selection issue. Critics label the group as an officer heavy body with no soldiers, while supporters defend its proactive civic role.
A Bexley ratepayer complains of trespassing cows and rude owners after remonstrances. He claims a cold in the night from turning cows off his land. A correspondent notes cows damaged a garden last season and the owner dismissed complaints with taunts about being “one of them fellows who will not let a poor man live.”
The Bexley Council cites a Railway Authorities letter claiming trains run regularly, countered by Aldermen who admit the proof is conclusive yet paradoxical. The exchange mirrors a lawyer’s assurance to a client not to be jailed, while the client remains detained.
Alderman Ley of Hurstville responds to remarks in The Call, arguing his plan delays valuation for taxation for three years is improper. He says the Local Government Act provision targeted different municipalities and cost should not be high for a new Hurstville valuation.
The article critiques Alderman Aldney and the Local Government Bill debate. It argues the resolution was ill suited to a small municipality like Hurstville and warns against verbose rhetoric. Sir Boyle Roche is cited regarding wandering from a point.
A correspondent reports Mr Downes the Camden member spent a full day at Cronulla listening to residents requests from sunrise to sunset. He left Cronulla loaded with material intended for future consideration and action.
Cronulla aims to acquire fifty or more acres of land for a public park. The State may purchase the land and the Sutherland Council would handle the development for years. The location is ideal for open recreation, gatherings, games and amusements. The plan emphasizes Cronulla’s need for the park’s facilities.
The Railway Commissioners sent a report to Berley Council denying prolonged lateness for morning trains to Sydney. They cited May 16 and 23 arrivals near time and May 31 delays due to an accident, with statistics showing most trains punctual or within a few minutes of time. The Mayor remarks on the documented facts as uncontrovertible.
All Illawarra suburban councils back Rockdale Council plan to urge government for a punt across George's River between Comyns Point and Sans Souci. A deputation is not needed as the Public Works Department says the proposal is currently under departmental consideration.
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