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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1906
Page
2
April 1008 calendar notes discuss a judge’s view on Crick and Close in a alleged transaction. The paper questions if Close should be sent to a lunatic asylum or stand trial for perjury, warning of consequences for Tommy Gee and public ridicule if Peter Collinson escapes trial or confinement.
A fragment from a Saturday issue dated April 7 in Louisiana presents a garbled plea to speak truth amid demands. The readable portion hints at editorial chatter or a political budget note, with uncertain references and missing context. No clear events or persons can be confirmed from the legible text.
An 1905 Bega NSW report details Thomas Gee charged with wilful false swearing after a furious riding incident. Jury deadlocked. Judge remanded Gee. William Crick faced charges over land agent bribes, with Peter Collinson Close’s testimony key to the case, which ended in acquittal. The piece comments on political debates and Labor Party positions.
Skylark Numbugea and Chutes compete at Sydney show while Mr E M Betts is named as steward at the A C Autumn Meeting. The Mitchell Searle sculling race for £10 a side occurred on the Parramatta today. Duran plans to visit Australia in September and Mackay posts 838 mis da SRW. Mackay and Hinton score 509 in a run at Middle Harbor. Teachers 4 St John's Institute hold a demonstration plan and Armstrong’s NZ batting averages updated. Local racing notes include J Mitchell with a 2000 prize and Jack Wren’s 2500 handicap on the Melbourne Cup week course.
Splendid weather aided two Cooma Shaw digs on Wednesday and Thursday with good attendance. Awards noted include Gonching mare and heavy/ light harness classes won by V. Tarlington, double harness by W. Bra itling, and scones prize by Miss Bateman and Miss J. A. Tarlinton among others. Second day results list Buckshoy over Ott Lipsum and Shamrock 2 in Shamrock contest with several top placings.
A chaotic and garbled report from the region describes rising Chinese activity in the area, alleged reforms, and debates over labor, wages, and new systems. Mention of a Victorian railway league, proposed penalties, and public works hints at broader political tension and modernization efforts. The text references several personalities and local authorities amid calls for accountability in government action.
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