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Newspaper

St George Call

Location

St George, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 26, 1910

Page

5

Lister Presented With Illumined Address By St George Club

At the St George Bowling and Recreation Club house on Wednesday evening Mr. J. P. Lister received a handsome illuminated address for his long service since the club's 1900 inception. President Mr. F. E. Munro praised his contribute to sport and camaraderie, and Mr. Lister thanked the members. A smoke concert followed with Mr. Will Bennett as lead contributor. A pennant team was selected including Th Hyndman as captain and several members named. Suburban elections see the Progressive Party fielding nine candidates for Bexley, advocating fair taxation and debt reduction. A church fund-raising exhaustive ballot set for December 2-3, with a parish auction at the Sylvania Sports Reserve to liquidate debt, plus amusements for youth. Donations welcome via Miss Blood or Mrs. J. Tanner.

J. P. Lister St. George F. E. Munro Lister Will Bennett St. George Club W. A. Sutherland J. McKeown W. Taylor Th. Hyndman A. S. Garden Bexley Progress Association Progressive Party Ald Biddulph Wiseman Edwards Bean Meser Berryman Stranthwaite Brown Car Woods F. W. Downes Sylvania Sports Reserve Kogarah Miss Blood J. Tanner

Land purchase fund collects donations for Kogarah approach project

Treasurer Frank Peach receives cash and promises for land purchase near Kogarah Station to Queen Victoria street. Collectors T J arr Fleet Street Carlton and R Edwards Grantham Street with the treasurer will receive donations totaling £15 8 0.

Kogarah Queen Victoria Street Frank Peach Messrs G. H. Bastin Smith W. Northey J. W Hodgson J. N. Houston G. Montford G. Pirrie J. Gore H. Trudgeon H. L. Cooper T. G. Clarke E. Angel W. H. Talbot R. McFarlane J. Faby E. Phelps G. Dent J. O J. Booth B. Smith G Howard A. Boyd W. J. Hayes Peach Bros C. A Biddulph Makin H. Ekin L. Grogsler R. M. McRae J. G. Griffin E. Edwards T. J Arr Fleet-street Carlton R. Edwards Grantham-street

Bazaar Opens With Lady Chelmsford at St George’s Hall

The Church of England Bazaar in the School Hall was opened by Lady Chelmsford on Thursday afternoon. The Governor's wife arrived from Sydney, attended by Capt Verney, A D C, and gave a strong opening speech. A large attendance and brisk sales followed, with thanks to church wardens Slater and Elliott and praise for the organizing ladies.

Chelmsford Sydney Verney A.D.C Slater and Elliott Lady Chelmsford

St. Mark's Church Market Day and Sale of Work

St. Mark's Church in Sylvania hosts a market day featuring a sale of work to support church programs. Local volunteers organize crafts, baked goods, and projects for community members to browse and purchase. Proceeds fund church activities and outreach efforts.

St. Mark's Church Sylvania

Opening Fletcher's Hall Great Gatley Event Draws Big Turnout

The Gatley opening of Fletcher's Hall last week featured music by Robinson and Keating and host Trevitt. A long list of performers and attendees, including Mrs. H. Valentine and Miss Ivy Fleteren, contributed costumes and performances, with Ald Williams proposing a toast to the hall and Mr. Fletcher replying.

Fletcher's Hall Gatley Robinson and Keating M.C Trevitt Messrs Cuthbertson Neil Davis Fletcher Britton Baby Trevitt Federal Banjo Club R. Fletcher Williams Gilbert Alice Gaymour Gipsy Queen John Neil Mac Reed Cake R. F. Freeman C. Bennett E. C. Weller A. Gilbert H. Hunter D. Williams H. W. Riches Thos. Carter Toby Barnett Clare Valentine K Campbell Mery L. Taylor W. Colbourne S. Webh B. Welc Charmeuse Harold Judd H. Valentine Allerdice Brisbane L. Upton B. Webb Miss Webb F. Campbell Ivy Fletener K. Larkin Annandale A. Wari Gledhill Colebourne Bates Millie Whittaker

Brighton Club Holds Annual Meeting and Plans Mixed Doubles Tournament

At the Brighton Hotel on a Saturday evening the annual meeting was chaired by Mr Paterson with twenty members present. The secretary’s report credited several club match wins and the treasurer reported a solid financial state. Officers for 1910 11 include General committee Mesdames Strone Wildman and Messrs Gannon Stone Harbridge hon secretary K F Abbott treasurer Miss Paterson selection committee Gannon Harbridge Paterson. A planned mixed doubles tournament with a silver medal prize was highlighted along with discussions on club improvements. Light refreshments and musical items followed.

Brighton Paterson Mesdames Strone Wildman

MIDDLE WARD VACANCY MEETINGS ENDORSE A H BATCH

At Word's Avenue on Monday November 21 a meeting favored the candidature of Mr A H Batch with a unanimous vote of confidence. A second meeting on Andover Street and Tanner's Avenue on Tuesday night also brought promises of support. A vigorous campaign has been run by Mr H J Smith as both parties await Saturday's result.

Word's Avenue A. H. Batch T. Lenehan Batch W. Clark P. Hiland Andover Street Tanner's Avenue H. J. Smith

Carlton Hall Company Ltd Holds Directors Meeting

A Carlton Hall Co Ltd meeting was held at the Royal Hotel Carlton on Friday. Mr. Berryman presided and announced the Directors had drawn up the Articles of Association for submission to shareholders. It was agreed that voting power would be one vote for every five shares and to adopt the Articles of Association.

Carlton Hall Co. Ltd Royal Hotel Carlton Berryman

Provisional Directors Thanked for Services in Hall Project

Alderman Wiseman presided as it was decided to register the Company at once. Mr. Carr noted the Provisional Directors’ services were no longer required and lauded securing the best site for a hall. He stated the flotation cost shareholders fifty eight shillings and motioned endorsement of the Provisional Directors. The motion carried.

Ald. Wiseman Carr

District Deaths and Inquest Details

The district records the death of Joe W. Wardrop 43 of Word's Avenue Hurstville after 20 years' residence in Sydney born. The inquest into Amy Gee 63 found drowned in George's River by asphyxia caused by herself at George's River boat house with Coroner Murphy presiding. Constable Young of Hurstville led the case and funeral held at Sutherland was well attended.

Joe W. Wardrop Word's Avenue Hurstville Sydney U.A.O.D Rockdale Sutherland Amy Gee George's River Alec Stuart Murphy Kogarah Court G. Breriton W. Matthei Constable Young

Blake wins contract to complete Nielsen Avenue and Garden Street

The Council accepts offers from Mr. EK Blake to complete Nielsen's Avenue at five pounds per chain and to finish Garden Street with similar material.

EK. Blake Nielsen's Avenue Blake Garden Street

Thanks to the Caring Staff for Mr. Gough

Mr and Mrs Joseph Gough and family express deep gratitude to Dr O Keefe the Matron and Nursing Staff at Kogarah Cottage Hospital for extreme care during Mr Goughs dangerous illness. The family notes their obligations and lasting appreciation for all who ministered to him so skilfully and with kind attention.

Joseph Gough O'Keefe Kogarah Cottage Hospital Mr. Gough

Thanks to Reverend Wilson for kindness during illness

Mr and Mrs Joseph Gough and family of Victoria street Kogarah return sincere thanks to the Reverend H R A Wilson for unremitting visits during Mr J Goughs dangerous illness at St George Cottage Hospital Kogarah and for conveying sympathy in the best possible news and for prayers offered in his churches, memories cherished.

Joseph Gough Victoria St Kogarah Hev H. R. A. Wilson J. Gough St. George Cottage Hospital

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