Railway fare changes spark uproar among suburban councils
A reader notes a new July 1 fare book lowering or raising costs for passengers, parcels, and school tickets. Half fare limits shift to ages under 18, affecting many city workers and youths. Details compare old and new rates, while paragraphs describe parish church honors and a welcome to Rev. H R A Wilson in Langalea.
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Brown
Mudgee
Sydney
Mhurstville
Carlton
Kogarah
Inc
Farewell to Rev Anderson at Kogarah church meeting
The meeting praised Rev Anderson who is moving from Kogarah. Members affirmed dedication to the people and his home will inspire further work. Refreshments were served by the ladies and the gathering closed with songs including When shall we meet again Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem.
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St. George
Wilson
Kogarah
J. Findlay
St. Cuthbert's Committee
St. George Call
Mr. Anderson
St John’s Improvement Society Holds Inaugural Concert
The St John’s Improvement Society staged its first yearly concert at St John’s Hall Rockdale on Friday 24th inst in aid of funds before a large audience. The programme featured a Minstrel troupe humorous songs recitations sentimental numbers a drama a humorous play two drill squads illustrated club swinging by Mr D Field and a male quartet. The society plans toRepeat the entertainment annually with similar programs.
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St. John’s Hall
Rockdale
D. Field
Bexley Progress Assn Carlton Holds Fortnightly Meeting
The Bexley Progress Association at Carlton met at Grant's Hall on Tuesday June 21. They received a Town Clerk letter about Bexley Council support for an infant school for West Kogarah and Carlton. Copies of the Carlton Hall Building Co reports noted growing share applications. A letter to Bexley Council was planned regarding Carlton park work. The annual meeting is set for July 5 to elect a live executive ahead of February alderman elections. Arbor Day was proposed for next meeting.
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Grant's Hall
Bexley
West Kogarah
Carlton
Brown
Alderman Bean
Messrs
Whittingstall & Berryman
Carlton Hall Building Co
Bexley Council
C. Potter
V.F
Arncliffe Progress Association Seeks Local Improvements
The Arncliffe Progress Association held its fortnightly meeting chaired by Mr. J Love on June 21. They discussed Rockdale Council delays on street works and a new street, requests to speed up Denison street gutting, and delays to trains to Arncliffe Station. Officials signaled re election intents, and half year elections are planned at the next meeting.
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Shore Association
J. Love
Ald. Goddard
Bexley
Rockdale
Dowling Street
Arncliffe Cutting
Rocky Point Road
Worke
Beehng
Campling
Goddard
Wilkins
Denison Street
Arpcliffe
Sydney
Taylor
M.L.A
Illawarra
Political Outlook letter to the editor
A reader replies to Mr. Chas P O Kelly on The Call letter about Labour Party aims and federal control of customs revenue. The writer challenges O Kelly and scoffs at calls for Commonwealth funds, noting O Kelly’s surname as a critique.
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Chas. P. O'Kelly
Labour Party
O'Kelly
State and Commonwealth funds debate cited in referendum
In a forceful editorial tone the piece argues the Federal Government is a creature of the states and depends on state revenue. It blasts Labour for supposed allegiance, contends the state should keep its revenue share, and notes the public rejected the referendum by a large margin despite Liberal and Labour influence.
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Tate
Labour Party
Cape weed harms local dairy products prompt eradication
Miranda Progress Association warned Sutherland Council that Cape weed damages milk and butter by giving a yellow tint and odd taste as cows feed on it. Members tested the weed and confirmed the spoilage. Council moved to seek powers to eradicate Cape weed and Salsola Kali, as noted by the Kurnell trustees.
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Sutherland Council
Miranda
Kurnell
Penshurst Social Gathering at Hodgson’s Hall Dance Night
The monthly Penshurst dance at Hodgson's Hall on Monday June 27 drew good attendance. A first class programme started on time with songs by Mesdames Packem and Turnock. Supper at 10 30 p.m. prepared by Mr J Hodgson, tables decorated by Mesdames Musgrove and Hodgson, ending with Auld Lang Syne.
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Abcove
Hodgson
Mesdames Packem
Turnock
Record Attendance at School in St George District
Attending the Public School Blake hurst, pupil Miss Alma Hempered has not been absent for even a half day since the present teacher took charge five years ago. The note wonders if this attendance record can be beaten by any pupil in any school in the St George district.
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Blakehurst
Alma Hempered
St. George
Hurstville Liberal League Meeting Reports Varney Parkes Address
The fortnightly Hurstville Liberal League meeting on 23rd inst at the Council Chambers was presided by Alderman Thompson. Hawke and Booth reported on Varney Parkes organization address and were praised for their work. Tickets for a social meeting under Sir James Graham and Mr Parkes were distributed with plans for a full political address on 18th inst in Hurstville Hall. The next league gathering is set for 7th inst at 8 p.m.
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St. Cuthbert's Church
M. T. Hookham
W. Smith
H. BR. A. Wilson
Hines
Musgrove
Hector
H. J. Smith
Rockleigh
Dover Point
Hurstville Liberal League
Ald. J. Thompson
Hawke
Booth
Varney Parkes
League
James Graham
M.L.A
Parkes
Hurstville Hall
Hurstville Council Gharbers
De Wet Leads Farmers in Loyalist Anthem During Meeting
General de Wet, famed Boer War leader and Orangia minister, urged farmers to sing God Save the mz in a display of loyalty after singing the old Republic hymn. He declared, We are all loyal British subjects now, as he led the National Anthem.
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de Wet
Orangia
Anther
Gardening Gaine for July
In July busy garden work includes planting rhubarb horseradish Jerusalem artichokes and sowing peas beans cabbage cauliflower lettuce onion parsley radish and turnip. Earth up crops hoe weeds prune fruit trees and plant shrubs roses and hardy perennials where weather allows.
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Jerusalem
Assault and Robbery Hoax Exposed in Carlton Incident
At about 6 pm in Carlton two men allegedly assaulted Arthur Asher a painter and paperhanger from Cleveland Street City. He was found unconscious but later revived and admitted the incident was a hoax after losing 2 pounds 10 shillings and a silver watch with chain. The case was under police investigation at St George Cottage Hospital.
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Kogarah
Mill Street
Carlton
Sergt. Mason
Pestle
St. George Cottage Hospital
Arthur Asher
Cleveland Street
Sutherland Council Seeks Offers for Property Valuation
Sutherland Council invites offers for valuing all ratable property in the shire as part of a broader plan. The Postmaster-General's Department reports alignment work on main road telegraph poles between Sutherland and Cronulla is underway. Council plans road work from Cronulla to Kurnell with local trustees and public works support.
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Sutherland Council
Postmaster-General's Department
Sutherland
Cronulla
Cook's Landing
Kurnell
Holt Sutherland Co
Department of Public Works
Roberts
Downes
M.L.A
Sylvania
Giddings
John Hill
Nattai Shire
Messie
Fry
J. F. Hegerty
Farley
Nicholson Parade
Griffin
Hurstville Labor League Social Success and Notices
The Hurstville branch of the Political Labor League held a social at Hurstville Hall on June 24 with dancing to midnight and music by professional musicians. A second social is planned for July 29. Also listed are a rental ad for a house in Kogarah and job/wages notice for a shirt general duties position in Hurstville.
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Hurstville
Political Labor League
Hurstville Hall
H. Hill
Dye
Camumittse
Jaques
C. Dunstan
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Rev. H. R. A. Wilson
St.john's Improvement Society
Bexley Progress Assn
Arncliffe Progress Assn
Cape
Penshurst
Canterbury
Gaine
Sutherland Siftings
Hurstville Labor League
Victor Street
C. Kelly
Gladstone St
Hargrave
Millett St
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