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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
2
Readers see heated discussion on spirit duties and tariff reform. The debate centers on revenue from duties, protectionist aims, and party loyalties as ministers weigh political risk and voter impact ahead of elections. Strong figures named include Reid and Deakin, with broader implications for government policy.
A long local report covers court appearances and police proceedings, road plans and ministerial debates, social visits and travel notes from Bathory Society and regional officials. It notes budget discussions, governor involvement, and community meetings with hints of upcoming commemorations and civic plans across multiple towns.
The fragment notes a budget item for The Bega area dated Wednesday in August. Details are missing and the text is incomplete, offering little concrete information on amounts or actions discussed.
The scrambled item references various names and places such as Adelaide Wales and Lagan with unclear actions. It hints at official notices involving legal or political figures and possible incursions or trials, but the text is largely unreadable and fragmentary.
A chaotic shipwreck near the Hyanish coast leaves 200 plus dead as passengers and crew scramble for life belts. The captain shoots himself amid panic while officers abandon ship. immigrants flood the rafts and boats as chaos erupts, with reports of women and children among the drowned.
Fragmented OCR text recounts a political debate or meeting labeled as Good Templar related with factions and accounts of opposition clashing in a campaign. Names and places appear scrambled, but references to government, purity, and campaign actions hint at a public dispute over policy and leadership.
A long, garbled transcript from a police court session describes testimonies around a liquor incident. It references Mr Wynne, Mr Abbott, Mr Black, and Wilson, with details of witnesses, bar interactions, and the judge’s remarks about hearing the case and the evidence. The narrative centers on a quarrel and a potential assault or disturbance linked to a bar in a town, noting the police and constable involvement and witnesses.
In a rough match at Hope territory, Candelo edged Bega with a late line-kick scramble. Key players include Candelo’s unknown scorers and Bega’s efforts led by Collins and Henwood as the crowd cheered despite injuries and stoppages.
Woodrae Skylark Charlie and Cambe were sent to Bydney on Baturday to lead W Hibbard and Skylark ix lory 110 tha ateeplechanen. The Beenaxula delegation for Prenbula a Vambule on Baturday includes eeroomubo Hide Falinion tinged By Bot ley Hlnn Bparrow Hoard Ificby Risab Bian ch alley Boethman Bera Belguine Couch lune. Event begins at 10 00 sharp.
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