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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1907
Page
2
In this readable fragment the page shows a dated notice or column likely titled The Beg a Budget. It mentions an appeal to speak truth and references a demand for honesty in a local context. No clear names or locations are fully legible.
The resignation of Sir John Forrest from the Federal Cabinet signals internal ministerial discord amid Deakin era tensions. The Treasurer’s cantankerous stance has long unsettled the administration, with Forrest possibly seeking the High Commissionership. Eden-Monaro’s representative gains the Customs post as Chapman leaves Postmaster General, the country’s telephony aims noted while protectionist duties loom again.
Wednesday rifle range results highlight W A Kneen as top shooter. Sydney synod attendance noted. Mr Kay to preach at St John’s. Bruin Society preparing cast for Blow for Blow. Mr Kable named stage-manager. Store of Sowdray’s closed with stock auction forthcoming. Various local incidents include a child’s arm break, school desks repurposed for convent, and Holt’s Labour candidacy remarks and public speeches.
The annual meeting at the School of Arts featured president G. P. Kerrison and a long list of members. Officers were elected, including Kerrison as President and K. E. Biwwin as Treasurer, with discussions on show schedules, funding, and possible showground expansion near the eastern Show Ground.
The text argues that a protectionist tariff will attract immigrants, stating that capital follows tariffs and that where money is, population will follow in due course. It frames immigration as a consequence of tariff policy under the Deakin Government.
The passenger list shows names traveling aboard the steamer Erlena to Meriibula including Mrs Mell and Miss Arnheim from Eden with several others from Tathra and Bermagui such as Mrs Hungerford Misses Arnheim Me Sarmin Fulton and Messrs Bransby Tirkin Wren Barlow Gowing Ven Archdeacon Mell and Cohen and Searle. Also listed are Por Tathra Metars Glummer O Grady D Arcy and Mr McPaul with Mrs Hungerford.
The Mumbatla Shire Council meets on Momelay, with St Johns hosting a lively social evening. A fine musical programme will open the night, drawing pleasure lovers and locals. A court scene feature includes Hiram Hayseed and cast, with Sylvester de Vere Hunt and Birdie as main players delivering a well received farce.
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