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Newspaper
St George Call
Location
St George, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1910
Page
3
Directions caution readers to address letters to the Editor at St. George Call Kogarah with real names and addresses for authentication. Anonymous pieces are not considered and duplicates sent to other papers may be rejected.
A 1910 discussion argues for a Greater St George uniting municipal entities to better fund public bands, a technical college, and a Court of Petty Sessions. It notes Bexley Council moving to accelerate a park project with local ratepayer support and plans a local ballot on a second park without government aid.
The St George member Mr Taylor secured a ministerial letter approving tram extension to Tom Ugly's Point, a long overdue project now pushed forward by his persistent lobbying. The effort benefits a large district and outer suburbs of Sydney through practical public works rather than mere talk.
Alderman Low drew attention to inadequate parcels facilities at Hurstville Station. The Council pressed Railway Authorities for improvements and now alterations are underway to create a proper parcels room, illustrating public demand and railway inaction. The Call notes the need for timely recognition of public requirements by railway management.
The Rocky Point road traffic report to Rockdale Council says surveillance on certain occasions was satisfactory with no offenders found. Police caution vigilance remains constant and fear of lax monitoring may prompt offenders to resume past behavior.
The Miranda School of Arts reports the district Sunday Schools funded a hospital cot for Alexandra Hospital for Children for six months. The effort followed a recent meeting highlighting practical benevolence and community action.
The author reflects that if sparsely populated towns such as Miranda and Sylvania spread across the state, there would be less worry for managers of charitable outfits like Alexandra Hospital. The remark links population density with the burden on humane institutions and regional philanthropy.
The Rockdale Municipality faced a drawn out public park agitation for Hopetoun Ward with broad interest and deep apathy. The ballot showed only a small ratepayer turnout amid mudslinging and private motives, leaving many indifferent to the outcome.
Alderman Taylor receives official note from Waddell through the Railways Chief Commissioner stating the Illawarra line to Sydenham will be quadroupled within about twelve months and Oatley thereafter. deputation to Treasurer unlikely. The Minister of Public Instruction approves inviting tenders for an Infants Public School at Arncliffe West and directs action via Public Works.
Council approves two weeks annual holidays for all officers and workers after twelve months service. Motion, supported by Ald Grantham, leaves specific details to the Council and will be sent to the Local Government Department for opinion.
Hurstville Council discussed how unknown owners or unknown addresses dominate rate arrears in Woodville Ward. Councillor W. S. Carwardine reported that rate books show many default summons owe moneys tied to properties with unknown owners. The council adopted a recommendation to hire a fee mutual agent to pursue these cases across all four wards.
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