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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
2
An August 5 1908 entry notes a public demand for speakers at a local meeting. The record mentions an urgent call for voices to address a crowd and discuss the budget matters before the assembly. The language reflects a vernacular plea and civic engagement of the era.
The article reflects on the tramway strike's end and the government's response, arguing the state must uphold law and reforms. It credits Chief Secretary W H Wood and leaders like Mr. Lawton, notes armed police and the threat of military force, and criticizes Labor for urging unions to ignore the Industrial Disputes Act while praising Premier Wade and Commissioner Johnson for measured restraint.
An Australian piece decries unionism and the tram strike in New South Wales. It argues 40,000 unionists plus 80,000 workers could trigger widespread disruption, condemns the Labor Council as unpatriotic and anti constitutional, and warns voters to be ready for the next election. The piece insists responsible officials must run public services and denounces the council’s aims as attempts to control government and industry.
Rev Canon Bette arrives in Condelo for three months to fill pulpit duties while Rev Wilkinson is in Queensland. Reports from Inverell Broken Hill and Melbourne include tram strike reactions and political tensions as Fleet week nears. Mail coach salvage and river incidents are noted, plus several social notices including weddings, auctions, and band performances.
From Our Correspondents reports a quiet wedding between Mr Jas Griffiths of Armidale and Mise Maud Crummer of Wolumla with Rev Father Kenny officiating. The bride was given away by her father W Crummer. Linda Cram mer was bridesmaid and A Grealy was best man. A morning fire at Mr J McDonald bakery caused damage but was contained. losses run to a few pounds. The letter notes a Wolumla Ningaro football clash where Wolumla won 6 to 3 on Candelo ground, and suggests Wolumla may refuse to meet Ningaro again over ongoing quarrels.
The sculling match pitted Dick Arnst of New Zealand against Harry Pearce of Sydney on the Parramatta River. Arnst won by 2 lengths in about 20 minutes and 60 seconds, after a tight, endurance-filled contest that saw Pearce push a late bid but fail to overtake. Spectators noted the start under Ryde Bridge and observed Arnst’s steady, left-leaning stroke as Pearce attempted a final sprint past Putney.
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