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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
2
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The piece criticizes the Fisher government as fragile, reliant on 27 Labor and allied MPs and backed by the Opposition, noting lack of a clear majority in Parliament. It argues responsible government is undermined by political expediency and promises from Deakin, urging the Opposition to unite and force accountability before prorogation.
A busy town diary covers hospital openings and patient recoveries, railway and land purchases, licensing court actions, police matters, and school term planning. It notes the Government Savings Bank land purchase near Central Hotel, liquor act judgments at Moruya, fire losses at Pambula, immigration breach fines, and upcoming council positions and rate notices.
The Mombulla Shire Council at Cobargo records minutes for November including financials, rates, and works. Reports note revised supplementary lists, stock slaughter notices, contractor updates, road deviations, bridge work, and staff decisions with forthcoming meeting set for December.
Pupils at Bega District School staged a two night vacation entertainment at the School of Arts directed by Mr. Gragalek and Miss Julian. The program included music, maypole dancing, and scenes with many named players and outfits, praised for precise costumes and staging.
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