02 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1905
Page
2
Fragmentary text references a budget item and a meeting on a Saturday in December with unclear further details or participants. The readable portion hints at a budget discussion and a formal setting but provides no concrete actions, dates, or named organizations.
A broad warning urges prompt action to prevent bush fires across northern and north western New South Wales. Drought‑scarred regions face rapid grass growth then flammable conditions, with authorities urged to patrol for arsonists and careless campers, enforce burn breaks, and ready firefighting plans as January heat returns. The piece notes past losses on the South Coast and inland districts and calls for vigilant prevention measures and public cooperation. It also mentions an adjoining advertising notice for a racecourse farm lease near Bega.
A lengthy, disjointed column covers women’s behavior, gambling and drinking in society, and public reform. It cites Mrs Russell Sage, criticizes gambling women, and references Low South Wales departments, health campaigns, and rabbit destruction debates.
A long Local and General item records a morny community occurrences including a suicide attempt by a solicitor, court sessions, public notices and entertainments. It mentions the Morwyi show committee plans a building fund for a grandstand, a theatre program at Berboka, a Greek lecture, an accident involving Dr Bruce, and upcoming meetings of local societies and co operative bodies.
A chaotic battle near Suleetapol ends with mutineers overrun and fire sweeping BeBasTapol. Lt Beli and Lieut Selluvid command forces as forts fall. a brutal clash pits mutineers against a naval squad, with casualties and destruction reported across the harbor and town.
The discourse discusses a projected appointment to tour New Bank Wales and critiques past views on preferential trade, referencing Joseph Chamberlain and figures like Cannan, Magdand, Somh Adrien, and Boglend. Negotiations with Canada, Commons wealth, and Australia are noted, framing tariff protection and the issue of a tariff-based preference.
A social bazaar organized by Mire. FH. Brows and Miss Cusackin raised funds with two stalls at Nombugen School of Arts on Wednesday night. About 30 couples attended. dances went smoothly in cool weather. volunteers included Misses Aliea Olfare Cugack and Messrs. G Cable and J Hauseonshe. refreshments served by local helpers. The event wrapped around 3 am with a promise of a substantial move for the Spring and Summer Sins.
Mig Chas Surmnace of New Town dies after seven days of brain fever. Daughter of widow Gollins of Consulo, she leaves a family of seven including a 20 year old daughter and an 18 month old child. Funeral Sunday afternoon. cortege to the new cemetery.
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