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Newspaper
St George Call
Location
St George, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 07, 1910
Page
3
A St George Call letter to the editor condemns disruptive card playing near Arncliffe Methodist Church during worship and urges police attention. The piece notes a remonstrance to Rockdale Municipal Council and cites two sporting gentlemen who watched parishioners depart church after service to bet on the exodus.
Illawarra suburbs face a clash over where to locate the Court of Petty Sessions as Rockdale offers space in its town hall while Kogarah area seeks a permanent site. The dispute raises access, cost, and delay concerns for residents and councils across the district.
The Kogarah Council requests the town clerk withdraws his resignation, arguing the issue centers on whether council business is guided by independent ratepayer representation or audience pleasing. The piece stresses that municipal duty should trump theater or claptrap in public decisions.
The article praises Rail Way authorities for providing a healthy exercise form for Sans Souci Sandringham residents through boarding delays at Kogarah. It notes the sprint needed to cross the iron bridge from one platform to the other and mentions a well dressed lady burdened with baskets and a stout traveler reacting to the situation.
At the council meeting the Australian Gaslight Company pleaded for patience over delayed lamp erections tied to a strike. Officials noted the strike’s lingering impact and suggested the company’s reasons might be understandable given the broader disruption.
The Sutherland Shire Council grapples with leasing a site for a modest oyster shop near the punt at Sylvania. A long history of red tape and local politics surrounds the bid, despite a letter from a large traveller body urging approval.
The Arnecliffe Progress Association complains to Rockdale Council that cyclists treat Arncliffe Park asphalt paths as their own. The piece notes pedestrians have primary rights on public paths, referencing Justice Martin and a historic tram case. The issue is framed as a minor path dispute underscoring a broader principle.
Sutherland Council agreed with Rockdale Council to request the Minister for Works to provide another ferry between Sans Souci and Comyns Point. Dr Judd noted tram impact but said it would not solve congestion. The president urged tying officials to the punt to force action.
A Bexley Council meeting records the Railway Authorities offering multiple excuses for crowded carriages after doors were locked. They blame Easter traffic and unspecified reasons, suggesting officials should admit mistakes instead of collective excuses.
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