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Newspaper
St George Call
Location
St George, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1910
Page
3
The letter urges tram expansion beyond the Cronulla terminus, arguing for a longer line toward the Fish Hatcheries. It notes Cronulla’s rapid growth as a seaside health and pleasure resort drawing visitors from Sydney and New South Wales and calls for thorough departmental study before deciding on extension.
Speech by Mr. Higgins, President of the Shire Council Conference, urges local assessment to fund hospitals. He argues for devolution of care from the State to municipal bodies and envisions every Shire inhabitant having hospital access under local management. The plan aims for a 1 for 1 State subsidy and broader care for the sick beyond hospital walls.
At a Thursday council meeting the long running drainage issue between Rockdale and Kogarah was aired. Residents fault the drainage to swampy Rockdale lands fed by water from Kogaran and contemplate a municipal union of the Illawarra Suburbs to resolve disputes. The two Works Overseers will meet to chart a way forward.
The Starr Bowkett land building society expands in Jawarra suburbs with rapid development and strong management. Observers credit diligent direction and growing population for ongoing expansion. Kogarah Council approves eight shillings per day for workers, seen as fair given rising living costs and municipal wage pressures.
The piece argues that the rise in living costs is a necessary part of broad prosperity and should be seen without bias. It suggests few gains come without a compensating price and urges impartial acceptance of the situation.
The Arncliffe Progress Assn met on Tuesday May 17 with President James Love chairing. Council correspondence noted a lamp at Wilson Road and Parliament Terrace and a Works Committee report due next meeting. Officials discussed park funds, street name posts on lamp posts, drain safety, Denison Street kerbing and guttering, and asphalt paths linking Wollongong Road to Park Street.
The Braeside Lawn Tennis Club at Peakhurst hosted a charity concert on the 21st at the School of Arts. Hon. Sec. D. J. Ryan oversaw a varied program with Mrs Barter Miss O'Brien and other performers. The event drew Penhurst residents and nearby clubs and finished with light refreshments.
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