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Newspaper
St George Call
Location
St George, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1910
Page
3
The St George Call Kogarah requests that news and correspondence be addressed to the Editor. Anonymous letters are not considered. Each submission must include the writer’s name and address as a guarantee of good faith. Duplicates and rejected manuscripts cannot be returned.
The article argues local government clerks in New South Wales should be highly regarded as a profession with proper qualifications and salaries. It notes the need for permanence and recognizes caution against arrogance while endorsing road links by Mr Judd to connect Kurnell with Cronulla, supporting government funding.
The article notes Kurnell as an isolated landing point famous for Captain Cook, yet remains accessible via a local excursion steamer or the so called Channel passage via La.
The article discusses the need for a Rockdale park to serve a remote district and critiques rival sites and the process. It urges approaching the Government directly by deputation to resolve acquiring suitable park sites amid divergent statements from opposing sides.
A Sutherland Shire Council session exposed tensions over land subdivision and building approvals. The discussion centered on weed nuisance affecting settlers and neighbors, with calls to hold the responsible party to penalties. A conundrum about public discourse also emerged as the council debated governance during the matters of land development.
The council cites potential future land subdivision without control as a risk while seeking bona fides checks. At Rockdale Council meeting a ratepayer accused the inspector of impoliteness and the mayor's office was challenged, but an amicable settlement upheld bylaws and the inspector’s conduct. The mayor's wit and sarcasm draw attention to his public persona.
Alderman Ingham deplores persistent late running of trains by 20 to 25 minutes and criticizes poor lighting. Councillors approve sending protests and seek improved access at Illawarra Station platforms and a start date for the Junction-street subway with a western exit at Kogarah Station.
A lengthy Bexley Council debate ends with an agreement to spend £1000 over ten years to secure a park site. Ald. Griffin urged acting while opportunity exists and the Mayor supported the offer as a possible last chance. Ald. Bean cautioned consideration for other ratepayers. The ministerial request influenced the decision.
At the council meeting town clerk R W Churchill presented finances with fortnight receipts of £168 16s 4d, year to date £1824 16s 5d, gross £2634 6s 9d, expenditures £362 5s 7d and a gross total of £2183 6s 9d. Outstanding rates stand at £557 19s 1d with the general fund credit £59 8s 5d and sanitary account £64 16s 8d.
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