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Newspaper
St George Call
Location
St George, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1910
Page
4
Alderman Wiseman denounces locked composite carriages on the 7:35 p.m. Hurstville to Sydney train, criticizing the guard for lacking power to open locked cars. He vows to urge the Commissioners to remedy the disgraceful state of affairs with a strong letter.
Hexley aldermen smile at Ul Commonwealth Statistician request for three copies of municipal maps. Council notes map exists, estimates cost would exceed five guineas, and agrees to forward maps only if the department sends a cheque for five pounds five shillings.
The Water and Sewerage Board will no longer accept municipal council guarantees for deficits when funding new services. Ald J G Griffin said an Amending Bill would define the councils’ position. In the meantime the Council may insure with Ocean Guarantee Company and pay a small premium.
Solicitor Primrose on behalf of Mise Tijou offers three pounds to settle a claim against Bexley Council for an alleged accident at Warialdast. The Council agrees to pay. Officials discuss reopening station gates and proclaiming Forest road a tourist route with regional councils. Court of Petty Sessions building urged. Stoney Creek Road ballast proposal debated. Inspector Devene reports no infectious cases in the fortnight. A petition for paving at Bexley Tram terminus is referred to Works. Mayor Bidulph responds to Alderman Grffin question.
The mayor accused a worker of improper conduct after he fired him for routing the council on cattle strays. Alderman Griffin suggested a union angle, claiming unions might have kept workers from striking. The mayor denied union bias and offered a remedy, while Griffin pressed to reinstate the map as C.A.H. rejected the sewer project.
Members and friends of the Aroclitte Comedy and Dramatic Society held a surprise party for Alf Cork secretary and manager at Oddfellows Hall Arnoclitte. A large gathering enjoyed toasts to the guest and to the ladies, lively singing, and a late night close with Auld Lang Syne.
The president J Lovey chaired the last meeting of the association. Correspondence from the Chief Railway Commissioner advised tram conductors to ensure trains 1.12 and 1.14 from Sydney arrive at Arncliffe with five to six minutes margin. Changes to midday up train connections will allow six minutes for tickets. Items were referred to Hockdale Council including filling the water hole at Barden Street and Wollongong Road. Smoke from poor coal was noted but no action taken after last rubbish burn. The next meeting is set for Tuesday April 5.
Excitement in rowing circles builds for a Saturday afternoon outrigger handicap on George's Liver. George Witchard and Fred Aldrich pace strong, with Lion Laycock and George Matterson among contenders as top weighers compete in a fast riggers race. Umpire Joan Grant will oversee the event with The Eclipse schedule and fares listed.
Mr J C Watson spoke at Hurstville for Rev T S Crawford, denying personal aims in politics and rebutting charges of monopolies in South Africa. He argued Labour supports Australian workers and opposes racial barriers, urging white policy framed as business need, while praising Labour’s democratic property rights. Crawford and allies urged continued support with upcoming rallies at Carlton, Banksia, Kogarah, and Rockdale.
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