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Newspaper
St George Call
Location
St George, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1910
Page
3
Editor directs communications to the St George Call Kogarah for news and correspondence. Anonymous submissions are not accepted and must include writer's name and address for authentication. The paper will not publish duplicates or return rejected manuscripts.
At a Hurstville Council meeting the need for proper conveyance of infectious patients to hospital was raised. Alderman Grantham urged formal ambulance support from the Board of Health, while concerns about ambulance reliability and isolation ward capacity were discussed. A local ambulance service and stronger isolation facilities were urged, with public cooperation deemed essential.
The Call critiques Alderman Ley over a permissive act used by Hurstville Council to halt an official valuation. It argues the council acted for economy, not mandate, and questions the need for the step while urging Rockdale to consider similar paths and future guidance from authorities.
The piece argues Rockdale Council delays NSW Cricket Association actions to hinder Hurstville's near completed cricket oval. It condemns local jealousy and wheels within wheels while noting Hurstville has advanced, Rockdale remains behind and has offered only vague cooperation.
The Hurstville Council resolves to kerb and gutter streets within an estate that passes to many heirs. Some heirs cannot legally contribute under the will while others can, but in the public interest the council will proceed with the works and leave the legality of private contributions to the law.
The State Railways report record revenue for the year ends June but locals complain of parsimony. Alderman Law urges proper parcel storage at Hurstville Station, noting parcels sit on counters and platforms with no clear delivery system. The piece calls for ending extreme economy at public expense.
The Hurstville Council victory in obtaining a cricket oval is praised as a result of sustained work. Mention is made of Alderman Blackshaw and Cheel for their roles, and the former member for Canterbury is credited for consistently advancing the project since joining the council.
Kogarah School congratulates staff as all candidates passed in recent exams. John McGregor led the state for High School Scholarships with Albert Oblson placing 12th. Other successful bursary recipients include Harold Peatfield Walter Holmes Irvine Johnson Leslie Elphingstone Alma Br Kelsey Beatrice Collins Victor Coombes Harry Smith and Leslie Parr.
Mayor Halstead warned at Monday’s council meeting that if a settlement on the temporary Court of Petty Sessions location is not soon reached Rockdale may renew its offer of the Town Hall. Sec Rohberter noted the department’s unclear requirements and a plan to meet with departmental officers to reach terms.
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