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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1917
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a budget related note and financial terms. Contents are incomplete with unclear entities, dates, or places. The readable parts indicate a budget context and potential official notes, but concrete details are not discernible.
The text reads like a garbled local notice with names, places, and events blurred. It mentions meetings, school gatherings, a social hall event, a sewing group, and various individuals including Mrs Conlon and Mr Bewin. Widespread OCR errors obscure dates and specifics.
A patriotic memorial service featured school children, the Town Band, and a mayoral address recalling the brutality of German forces and urging recruits. Speeches by Rev Furnaay and Mr. Thompson called for more volunteers as the National Anthem resonated with the crowd during a roll of honor and tribute to those who gave their lives.
War cables describe heavy shelling and British artillery activity. German defenses blend with counterattacks as Allied units push forward near Dunkirk. Naval reports mention destroyers and submarines in the Atlantic with warnings of submarine threats. Conditions on the battlefield remain grave with scarce supplies and mounting casualties.
The Mumbulla Shire Council met on a recent Monday with councillors present. Reports covered road and bridge repairs including Wallage Lake bridge and Wapengatas Muran road work. Auditors praised the books as well managed with reduced arrears and funds, while several tenders and road works were discussed, including quarry operations and graveling, fence construction, and plans for Desert Creek road repairs.
The council planned tolling related work and a back road contract with stated figures. Pay was noted at 220 4 and 2784 10s 6d, with endorsement. The date referenced is Slay 28th and a rating for busg at raxt.
The text recounts a wartime church service ceremony honoring fallen soldiers. Veterans and commanders reflect on ancestral battles in Europe including Troy and Gallipoli, tying faith to sacrifice. It remembers Australia’s role, the call for unity, and prayers for the souls who died for freedom.
A Thursday evening speech by Ay Ky Thompenn in the Bagu Bolwol of Arte io endorsed Ar. Austin Ghepmen’s candidature. Topics included national party unity, Labour party loyalty, and wartime policy. Discussed were political alliances, public support, and the need to aid soldiers while opposing disloyalty within parties.
Fragmentary report outlines a proposed railway construction plan with estimated costs near £800,000 and delays. It cites figures from the Public Works Department, Wages Board and Mr Chapman, detailing projected timelines, worker wages, and potential savings. A wartime fundraising drive for troops is noted alongside fabric and supply donations and a call for price reductions on goods.
Fragmented telegrams report 193,500,000 pounds for soldiers and related votes. References to missing voters, labor party leanings, and arrests amid calls to bar soldiers from political activity. Names mention Osanine, Wright, Manust, and Lebur party, with accusations of corruption and coercion.
Fragmentary text discusses council assignments and lawful role in erection of structures. Mentions observers and various figures with unclear names. Provides insufficient detail for a full summary but indicates oversight and assignment topics under legal context.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to an appeal court proceeding involving a person named Avene Barbey and mentions Chambers, Phalcheet ace, and Pemaven. Details are unclear and the text is incomplete.
Readers get a garbled detour of names and places with unclear events. The legible fragments mention a town fete and a manager named Pragya amid scattered references to Bergen Prag or related entities.
The document outlines a probate dispute involving Wotan Mek and Erand Private Taghe. It names an intended administrator and references potential false claims and legal action. Court procedures are described with emphasis on timely filing and recognition of rightful heirs.
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