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Newspaper
St George Call
Location
St George, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1910
Page
3
The St George Call outlines how letters must be authenticated with name and address, not anonymous, and not duplicated from other papers. It discusses proposals to recover rates from landowners when allotments are sold on terms, stressing the need to minimize rate defaults to support local government and property improvements.
The Call argues the council avoids decisive action on building a Town Hall or School of Arts missing clear progress. It urges open majority stance before elections and stresses taxpayers deserve a definite decision rather than further postponement.
At a Kogarah Council meeting on Monday two points on rate recovery were discussed. The first concerned the period after which land not occupied and with unascertained owners might be sold for unpaid rates.
A Kogarah Council meeting featured sarcasm about a suburb candidate's plan to divert trade to Botany Bay and Cook's River. An Alderman joked that a missing punt used for ferry traffic might have been sent to escort warship visits, a playful nod to naval plans.
The Local Government Association adjourns to discuss Mr Higgins proposals putting hospital care duties on Shire and Municipal Councils. The Call welcomes practical adoption while noting Lady Dudley s bush nursing schemes failed to gain public support, though motives were commendable and Australians show sympathy for the sick.
The ceremony for The Trade School in St George marks the start of a series of similar branches in Sydney suburbs. The article commends the current ministry for practical progress amid political criticism and asserts justice for the incumbents while acknowledging other districts deserving similar recognition.
The Kogarah Council, urged by Ald. Dyer, debated who pays rates on land sold on time payments. The motion sought that vendors remain liable until full purchase price is paid. Mayor Halstead opposed, citing potential disenfranchisement. After discussion the council supported the proposal.
The Rockdale Branch of the Civil Ambulance enters the Roth Challenge Shield contest at Garrison Hospital on Saturday the 24th. Teams are judged on first aid oral and practical, improvising, and stretcher drill. Coach William Keats led preparations. team members include W Danneford Fillingham A Matthison J Riddell J Clelland D McDonald. A men's first aid class starts Friday the 23rd with Dr Binns lecturing, followed by a ladies class. enroll at Saywell's Arcade Rockdale with Secretary C Fillingham.
The first meeting of Paul’s Senior Institute was held on Tuesday the 13th in the Parish Hall. President Ren HRA Wilson spoke on his experiences in South Africa during the war and will resume his address later. Vice-presidents Rev G L W Rooke and Mr W H P Edwards attended. Afterward, members enjoyed gymnastic exercises and debates are planned for next Tuesday on women’s bravery and Sydney as Federal capital.
The Church of England Sunday School Penshurst plans its first annual picnic next month and funds a dramatic entertainment at Hodgson's Hall on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Artists include R D Holden O'Brien C Mackenzie Otto Jones E Boardman Bartie Phillip Warwick Armstrong. Admission 1/, children half-price.
F N Stark advertises ld Tea at 7 shillings 6 pence with 25 percent Crago's Flour given free. The deal combines tea sale with a flour bonus to entice customers.
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