From the Kearney Files
Sydney News September 1921.
TUBES BRIDGES FERRIES
Discussed by Willoughby Council
At last night's meeting of the Willoughby Council the question of the proposed tube across the harbour, the long - talked of bridge, and the ever - recurring increases in ferry fares,were discussed at some length.
The council decided to leave in the hands of the Mayor the arranging of a visit from the representatives of the Kearney High Speed Railway to explain their scheme to the Aldermen.
An animated discussion followed the Mayor's report as to his action as the council's representative at the deputation to the Harbour Trust and at the meeting of the campaign committee on Friday, when the tube scheme was propounded.
Ald. Petrie described the tube scheme as the same old red - herring which was drawn across the track every time there was a movement for a bridge. He wanted to hear the advocates of the tube, but hoped the council would not change its attitude approving of the bridge.
Ald. Clarke said it was for the Government to tackle the harbour transit problem. The onus was on it in the matter. They were just as they were; the Ferry Company had increased fares, and there was no redress for the public. They were faced with a succession of increases during the coming 10 years. The Milson's Point grievances were booked, while those of Watson's Bay and Lane Cove residents were submerged. No monopoly should pay more than a 6 1/2% dividend, which was what the Government paid on borrowed money by its railway services.
Ald. Thomson agreed that the onus was on the Government. The tube question would require Government action also. If a private company could put a tube through surely the Government could also construct one. He felt certain if the Storey Government remained in power the bridge would be built.
Sydney News September 1921.
TUBES BRIDGES FERRIES
Discussed by Willoughby Council
At last night's meeting of the Willoughby Council the question of the proposed tube across the harbour, the long - talked of bridge, and the ever - recurring increases in ferry fares,were discussed at some length.
The council decided to leave in the hands of the Mayor the arranging of a visit from the representatives of the Kearney High Speed Railway to explain their scheme to the Aldermen.
An animated discussion followed the Mayor's report as to his action as the council's representative at the deputation to the Harbour Trust and at the meeting of the campaign committee on Friday, when the tube scheme was propounded.
Ald. Petrie described the tube scheme as the same old red - herring which was drawn across the track every time there was a movement for a bridge. He wanted to hear the advocates of the tube, but hoped the council would not change its attitude approving of the bridge.
Ald. Clarke said it was for the Government to tackle the harbour transit problem. The onus was on it in the matter. They were just as they were; the Ferry Company had increased fares, and there was no redress for the public. They were faced with a succession of increases during the coming 10 years. The Milson's Point grievances were booked, while those of Watson's Bay and Lane Cove residents were submerged. No monopoly should pay more than a 6 1/2% dividend, which was what the Government paid on borrowed money by its railway services.
Ald. Thomson agreed that the onus was on the Government. The tube question would require Government action also. If a private company could put a tube through surely the Government could also construct one. He felt certain if the Storey Government remained in power the bridge would be built.
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