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Newspaper
St George Call
Location
St George, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 07, 1910
Page
7
Hurstville Council debated insanitary housing after a diphtheria case in Peakhurst. Inspector Rowe urged removal and closure of a one room dwelling where a family lived in primitive conditions. Doctors cited isolation ward need as a remedy.
Rapid strides are made by the proprietor of the Kogarah Picture Palace and skating rink adjoining Bretts Hall. A special ironite floor is being laid for winter roller skating with open air living pictures in summer. The shows are a popular local entertainment and praised for good sense since their arrival.
Carlton Co operative Hall Co schedules a public gathering next Thursday evening at Mitchells Hotel Carlton. Mayor Biddulph will preside with several speakers including an invitation to ladies. The event aims to present the company prospectus to residents.
Mr George Read of Mortdale complains about cattle strays as Aldermen debate policing at night. Ald. Cook urges a raid and the overseer cites dozens, while Ald. Ley jokes and the deputy mayor contemplates Mortdale involvement. Inspector reports fines collected for atrays.
Hurstville Council will give evidence to the Public Works Committee on the Illawarra permanent water supply plan. Alderman Blackshaw strongly supports the effort, with a keen personal interest in the matter and the local pace of the agitation.
Rockdale Town Hall hosts Cottage Hospital Ball where heavy rain drenched late arrivals but dancing continued till 9 30 p.m. De Green's band provided music while dignitaries MP W E Johnson and MLA W Taylor attended.
Reports from London and Sydney detail King Edward's illness with bronchitis and a severe relapse after his return to London. Telegrams describe rapid deterioration and bed confinement, prompting cautious hope and readiness for the worst.
Captain Tommy Childs leads the Erina and the Railway Club crew for a fruitful weekend fishing near Tuggerah Lakes entrance. Tommy acts as pilot guiding the party to productive waters and steady catches.
Stan Horsefield led with the best catch totaling 64 and Jack Bancroft landed the heaviest bream at 8 pounds. A total of 830 fish were caught before noon, 550 of them red variety, with the first fish aboard at 4 a.m. Both anglers are locals.
A Rockdale Methodist Church wedding linked Lillian Millicent, daughter of A Clifford, with Victor Thomas, son of J G Murrell of Arncliffe. Rev F C Boyer officiated as dress and reception details highlighted with chrysanthums, lace, and gifts including cheques. The couple departed to Adelaide aboard the Wollowra.
The report flags St George's lingering fitness issues after a rough loss to Manly. It cites sloppy scrum work, slow ball delivery, and offside problems, urging serious on-field training and quick ball movement to improve forward cohesion and back play. Allan shines in the backs. Judd and Juddy face injury recovery.
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