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Newspaper
St George Call
Location
St George, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1910
Page
3
Notices explain how to submit items to the St George Call, requiring writers to authenticate name and address. Anonymous submissions are not considered, and duplicates or rejected manuscripts cannot be returned.
An editorial criticizes the Water and Sewerage Board for denying a looming supply risk while urging residents to buy private storage tanks. It notes a recent hot spell, warns of possible future suspensions, and singles out Mr Garrard’s “Let sleeping dogs lie” policy as negligent.
At the last council meeting in Hurstville a meat slaughter and sale case was raised. The meat was killed during an officer's absence, revealing unsatisfactory inspection in local slaughterhouses. Alderman Grantham spoke on the issue and the council agreed the local inspector under the Board of Health will be better positioned in the future.
The article discusses calls for thorough inspection of metropolitan slaughter houses and the debate over public versus private slaughtering facilities. It also covers Mr. Battye’s stance against raising the Kogarah Council Clerk’s salary, his contention that a first class officer is underpaid, and a disputing exchange with The Call over remarks and perceived insults.
The Greater St George Conference plans a Monday meeting as Kogarah Council notes the need for municipal extension. Proponents compare the effort to the British tactic of pegging away to secure finality, arguing this moment post election favors progress and continued persistence.
The Call notes frequent trouble at the Kogarah overhead crossing where passengers sprint from a late tram to a punctual train. It criticizes railway authorities as insensible to remonstrance and fears escalating public inconvenience without serious accident or legal action to force change.
The Bexley Progress Association prompted the local Council to hold an informal referendum of ratepayers on paying a small additional rate to cover interest. The survey targeted ratepayers in a broad area and sought opinions on the proposed charge.
A sinking fund plan for Carlton park land faced a ballot with 304 papers issued and 133 returned, showing 49 in favor and 84 against. The Progress Association requests the Council receive a deputation on the issue, and the Council has agreed to do so.
The fortnightly Arncliffe Association meeting on October 18 discussed ticket facilities and loitering on a railway bridge, requested train stops at Arncliffe and Redfern, and criticized water supply cuts on October 17 and 18 affecting Forest Road residents and Arnecliffe 8.P.S. pupils.
The Lands Department seeks council and resident contributions toward buying 54 acres at Cronulla for a park. Council to present funding info to the new minister amid government change. The Gunnamatta Bay high water mark pegging sits with the metropolitan district surveyor. Johnson M.P. notes Lloyd Giddings appointment at Cronulla Office under consideration and pole removal costs at Sutherland, with penalties discussed. Eighty four signatures push for tourist track improvements to access Woronora River Estate. overseer to report. Const. Lewis out until December 21. inspector general to appoint a substitute. Dress sheds at Cronulla delayed but now progressing. breach explained to council. Proposal to renovate Gibbon Shire wharf with Mr. E. Blake. royalties or wharfage charged over an arranged period. Next meeting moved to evening session.
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