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Newspaper
St George Call
Location
St George, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1910
Page
3
The St George Call notes that letters require real names for authentication and warns against anonymous submissions. It praises a council salary inquiry and argues pay should reflect fairness and municipal economy, criticizing proposals to delay responsibility.
At a Monday meeting President Judd hinted he would not seek re election to the Council. Councillors and ratepayers urged reversal while noting Judd’s pivotal role in the Shire’s growth and in the Cronulla tramline project. The Call endorses reconsideration, arguing reasons to retire are weaker than the benefits of continued leadership.
The Rockdale Council faces scrutiny after last week’s meeting revealed several municipal officers, including one official, were paid at lower rates than deserved. The Call notes widespread underpayment over years and questions the council’s handling of salary appropriateness.
Sutherland Shire Council reports Railway Commissioners refuse any public requests for improved service to Sutherland and Waterfall. They warn no changes until Cronulla tram opens, with council planning quiet talks to press authorities. The piece recalls a budget anecdote about a man who lacked funds for his mother's Christmas gift.
A meeting backed a by a large majority for borrowing £2 to fund a billiard table and room at Miranda School of Arts. The plan failed as the majority did not meet the legal requirement, leaving the project shelved for now. The article defends billiards as a wholesome indoor pastime and cites positive examples from other Schools of Arts.
A fragmentary note urges support for a fund benefiting an institution, invoking a Shakespearean reference and ending with a call to join in billiards. The text preserves a playful, lever-like appeal to collective action and a social event.
Rockdale Council discusses McMillan illness extension to finish old work and assessors duties. Mayor Broe lauds Ald. Taylor reelection at St George. St George No-License League thanks the council for using the mayor’s room. No-license placards controversy raised by Monahan. Workman Napper receives full pay via Accident Guarantee Fund top up. Kogarah asks mosquito post cooperation. Mayor Bror and Alderman Crawford echo shared initiative.
The Water and Sewerage Board approves extending reticulation sewer to several streets in Bexley. Council sets Tuesday evening building approvals, opens offices 7 to 9 pm for rates, and adjusts hours. Plans call for shared road roller costs with Hurstville to fund a new machine for Bexley.
N S W Fresh Food and Ice Co announces delivery of ice to all districts from Hurstville to Cook's River with telephone contact 135 Kug for orders and inquiries.
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