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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1918
Page
2
Local notes report on fundraising for soldiers and the Lord Mayor Fund, including a spade-planting event, while the hospital and municipal finances face scrutiny. Updates cover staff, police and public works, with mentions of the Bishop’s schedule, war support efforts, and community notices across Sydney and surrounding districts.
Telegrams recount enlistments for Germichwal's Chou and rising recruit numbers as the state mobilizes. Proclamations, labor actions, and conscription debates ripple through councils and churches. Reports include funds raised, transport and labour restrictions, repatriation rules, and a Darwin bush incident with an identity named Alex McDonald said to be killed by a Black.
A garbled plea addressed to the editor references Captain Cermolphiet and a municipality, mentioning Patriotic League, recruitment for 4200 and a price of £100. It cites Captain Wil and a line about 117, but the text is largely incomprehensible with missing context and fragmented names.
The Imlay Shire council discussed road repairs and widening projects for the Kameruka to Merimbula area and a potential railway termination near Nowen. They reviewed funding, tender allocations, and maintenance orders, with contractors asked to proceed on specified sections and a future meeting set for Thursday.
The Bexn branch chamber meeting honored Mr Taylor who announced retirement citing long service and broad backing. Attendees praised his work across local institutions, and the group noted the bank and district towns owe him gratitude despite his departure to Bags to live in Wisconsin.
Fragmented OCR text reports a public event tied to Anzac Day 4 with unclear names and locations. It mentions a concert, entrance barriers, and vague references to a crowd and timing in April. Details are garbled, but the piece notes a public gathering with disputed arrangements.
Aralon's reneeds slerotei sparked a Was service prank with early boot actions. The incident unfolded amid local tech circles as investigators seek motive and participants. Authorities urge caution while examining digital mischief tied to the event.
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