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Newspaper
St George Call
Location
St George, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1910
Page
3
Editor notice requests authors provide name and address with submissions for news and correspondence. It warns against anonymous letters and repeats that duplicates sent elsewhere may not be printed. It laments stagnant local membership despite population growth and urges greater district support for the arts.
Council reports a ratepayer refused night soil removal pans and payment. A law court ruled such charges can be recovered by suing the householder. The author argues health must be governed by general law, not individual exemptions, to protect public sanitation and liberty.
The Call reports on the sixth season of the St George Choral Union praising its high educational value under an enthusiastic conductor. It notes Australians’ love of music and the Union’s role in elevating musical culture in the district.
The Kogarah and Vaucluse councils seek to lift an embargo preventing civil servants from holding municipal posts. The Call criticizes the idea, arguing democracy rests with the people and civil servants should not seek political office.
Sutherland Council weighed a £2 17s 4d claim from the Postal Department for removing telegraph poles after road realignment. Fourteen days’ notice to pay was given before possible legal action. President Dr Judd labeled the claim contemptible and will consult the Postal Department. The meeting also tackled cattle nuisance and school site dedication at Heathcote.
The Postal Department intends to raise the Cro nulla office status and change officials. Council approved a request to retain Postmaster Lance Giddings whose efficiency and courtesy have earned community confidence. The Council will petition the Department to support this objective.
The George Lodge at Kogarah hosted officers and members from Hurstville Rockdale Arncliffe and Marrickville Lodges for a social evening at the School of Arts Kogarah on October 4. The gathering featured welcome remarks, discussions on increased benefits, songs recitations games and a social of refreshment ending with a rousing rendition of For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.
The Bellevue Band of Hope held its anniversary on September 14 amid overbooked seating and long lines. Rev. W. Touchell presided with Mrs. Touchell, featuring senior girls led by Haidee Sey Malu and a boys display in Who Stole the Rabbit. Miss S Cullen as Rose Queen impressed, while Miss Slingsby and Miss Fitton entertained. A dialogue, The Piccanies, and prizes crowned the event, concluding with God Save the King and a repeat performance on October 12.
Mr D G Stead of the Fisheries Department delivered a lantern lecture for St John’s Mutual Improvement Society at St John’s Hall Rockdale on Wednesday September 21. A large audience listened keenly and a vote of thanks was given to Mr Stead and lantern owner Mr Kent. The Rev A N Burton presided.
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