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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1907
Page
2
In loving memory of Agnes Britten a dear wife and mother who passed away in August. Inserted by her husband Joshua Belleen and by her children. A precious one from us has gone a voice we loved is stilled a vacancy in our home that never can be filled.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a budget item in a 1907 issue with garbled diction and unclear details. The readable bits mention a demand for council confirmation and a statement attributed to individuals, but proper names and outcomes are obscured by corruption.
A Melbourne era column surveys tariff disputes stirred by freetrade and protection voices. It highlights Victorian manufacturers benefiting from protection, cites Sydney piano sellers profiting from imports, and suggests Australians should build and buy domestic planes and pianos. The piece notes importers complain of ruinous tariffs while asserting large profits from foreign goods. It also mentions local events and notices, including a Masonic ball and debates.
Local items from Bega recount a postponed Police Court case Koeen v Newamn, a new serial The Shadow on Her Life, illness of A Rawson, Mrs Joseph Keys surgical recovery, Quaama Co‑operative Store meeting awarding W Flettcher as manager at £3 weekly plus rent free, St Johns Institute fundraiser, burial of P H Wood, a buckjumping incident at M Rae’s show, and a report on the Co‑operative Creamery Butter Co half year results with a 5 per cent dividend and a £175 product bonus. Immigrants arriving by Oxine found immediate work in rural districts amid strong demand from farmers and stockmen. A Crick case summary discusses Owen’s conduct. Chief Justice to reserve judgment. A St Johns Institute social entertained cricket patrons with music and dancing. many volunteers supported decorations and refreshments.
Sydney telegrams report the steamer Arawatta sank a barque off Port Stephens on Friday. Seven crew members drowned and attempts to save others failed. A Pogan vessel suffered damage as it fled the vicinity amid dramatic scenes. Nearby vessels faced explosions and a search for missing loot continued as authorities probe maritime losses.
The Brights have never missed a coursing meeting at Kameruka for twenty years, maintaining a flawless attendance record and celebrating enduring club participation.
An explosion wrecked the drawing room at Lord Ashton’s shooting seat in County Waterford. Windows shattered and a marble mantelpiece toppled as sacks of parti tints were hurled inside. Ashton leads the Irish Unionist Alliance and publishes a list of outrages. Other items include Siberian railway graft, Nottinghamshire beating South Africa by five wickets, Pope Cycle Co failing in New York, a German dynamite factory blast, Belfast spinners striking, and townwide evacuation fears.
On Wednesday in Candelo Mr W Boyd was asked to value items Hacket THN and UCTO. A double tyres issue prevented sale at £4. The Candelo District Fistball Union meeting is set for Monday night at Froger's Hotel to discuss sending a district team to play Cubargo Union. Ribbenlake footballers seek a match in this centre while mountain travel may delay. Bombala boys football club, organized by captain Mr Slaw after a recent visit, aims to teach military drill and related skills. about 35 boys showed interest. The Repax? proposes bylaw to expel any member caught smoking.
Much sympathy was expressed for Mrs. C. Fo Doust after her husband died at Frazar's Hotel on Saturday. A wedding was celebrated in Tantawanglo on Sunday. The contracting parties were Migx Milly Brown and Moe liter Bir Tey. FL Metin officiated. Attendance included Uhiree Krilesiivids, Miss Mrown, Barker, and Mr. Barker. Teachers are urged to add SHH Hapravemiente to the School of Ari 4 with Mera Allen and Schue Kak appointed secretary and wardmaster respectively. The caretaker’s salary was raised by four pounds per annum. Cloudy dust filled skies on Tuesday. The Turf club plans a Spring meeting. Tennis club members seek practive. local clubs aim to establish season activities. Mrs. M. McGirade of West Australia visits Vandels. Mr. AJ. Manns will take over Candela Hotel on Tat prox. District schools will receive repairs. Mr. C. A. Bower returns home from Cripslimere after hospital stay. Mr. F. Darragh returns to Northern Rivers with a herd of heifers. Mr. Ui. Robertaon accompanied him, Candelo 15-3-07.
A Bermagui fishing party arrived by steamer on Friday week led by Billy Boag who is in charge and has previously visited years ago. The Bega Ambulance admitted Mr. W. McCormack to Bega Hospital after a Monday night transfer. A dust storm affected Bermagui on Tuesday and the Bermagui Progress Committee held its monthly meeting naming committee members and arranging to interview Mr. Wood M. on the Cooma Bermagui road opening. A whale sighting Sunday drew fishermen, with a large shark seen in the bay. The creature swam off as whisky ran out after an initial 1 foot sighting growing to 26 feet by night.
The Coburgo area reports a postal assistant from Bate Man's Bay taking the vacancy at Coburgo post office. A six hour Darling shower settled over Coburgo on Tuesday. Lt. Myles O'Reilly of the Australian Light Horse left for Sydney for military training. The Bishop of Goulburn contemplates a trip to England, delaying October confirmation services to next year. Miss Norah Allen holidaying in Cobarga. The Coburgo Church Fancy Fair aims for success. The marriage of Miss Millie Parlinton of Murrabrine to Mr. Jack Walker is planned for the 28th instant. The Progress A winilog secured a government grant of 10 for recreation ground works. An Athletes Club meeting was held with H. De Coweta and others attending. The annual report was presented.
The report notes the annual sports date will be moved from January 1st to a new date fixed at the next meeting. It mentions the club carries a balance over £5 and that Mr. W Rixon is seriously ill.
Weathering hive persists with cold nights while a Tuesday dust storm clears. A Union Church section meeting resolved to hold a ball on September 25 with Miss A Connelly as secretary. A ride arrangement will be finalized at Grant’s Hotel Saturday night. Miss Maile Kelly in Sydney for eye treatment has not yet benefited. News notes Mr W Tixon of Sheepskin ill. Mr W T. Wall appointed agent for Mr Holmes portrait painter and for the Eight Hours Act Union. Reported victim in Sydney shows limited improvement. Mr W Moore offers 3200 acre farm and property for private sale. another farm at Reedy Creek. He plans to settle in England.
In Wyndham Police Court before Mr H M Hawking Thomas Cavanagh failed to recover £4 1s owed by Captain MacCloud of the Wild West Show. case dismissed. James Dillon fined for being on premises at Bobby Burns Hotel during prohibited hours on July 24. charge withdrawn against Thomwyn Dunphy licensee. Other riotous behaviour and Dairy Supervision Act breach cases heard. defendants pleaded guilty and were fined.
J. W. Thicknesse sued J. Grant of Rosey Hill to recover commission and expenses from selling a hotel. The trial was lengthy with Bland for plaintiff and Hungerford for defendant. Verdict for plaintiff £8, witness expenses £3, court costs 16 shillings, total £11 ts.
The Towarmba Wainy Co reports July output of 14 pounds of butter valued at £253 103 with working expenses £43 1s 8d. Rockyall Cairo Co shows July output of 14 1/2 pounds valued at £172 14s 1d with working costs £452 24 Od. South Wolumba Creamery July output 20 241 pounds valued at £253 3s 6d with manufacturing and marketing charges £117 14s. Pambula Dairy Co reports July output of 10 557 pounds of first grade butter valued at £510 6s 11d with working expenses £55 12s 6d. Second grade cream yields 9 Krams value of £322 13s 8d after working expenses £38 13s 8d.
On Wednesday night Jim Green at Markers Tournament in Sydney won his fourth heat defeating J MaGaffin. Green received $10 and MaGaffin received 180. Next match is Weius.
The speech defends betting restrictions as protection for boys and condemns professional wagering as a corrupt sport. It criticizes the Carruthers government and the Labor Party for promoting abuses, touts a nine year contract with Sands, and urges nationalizing industries. The speaker accuses opponents of corruption in the railway department and accuses Mr Crick of over riding power, while defending election-time battles over policy.
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