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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1905
Page
2
A garbled late December 1905 item outlines political maneuvers and budgetary concerns in Bega. Names and places are obscured by OCR errors, but the piece signals ongoing local government debate as officials seek to stabilize finances before year’s end.
At the School of Arts meeting Tuesday evening Coastal Farmers Co operative Society discussed future expansion and marked Mr Meares as a capable manager. He outlined reducing middleman charges, boosting co operative marketing, and aligning factories with cooperative disposal to maximise farmers’ rewards.
The meeting highlighted a strong balance sheet and economical management led by Mr Meares. The Coastal Farmers' Society urged farmers to back the Society, arguing cooperation will maximize benefits and savings from labor laws and foresight, despite initial concerns about Broskr.
A pointed critique of holiday goodwill as a hollow display by papers and society. The piece mocks festive clichés and hypocritical generosity, arguing true goodwill exists year round and cannot be bought with Santa, mistletoe, or staged gestures.
Debates on the capital location continue as figures like Mr Watson and Mr Chapman clash over Dalgety Lake George and party lines. Supporters argue for a site that reflects majority views while critics lampoon the process as inconsistent and speculative in tone.
A jumble of disjointed remarks covers theatre talk about As You Like It and a mix of local opinions. The piece mentions Miss Forrest Amlerson and Amortent Mautice, a zoological anecdote with a smoking jackass, a biscuit advert, Federation debates, and St Peters council tidbits on dress length and public health. The piece blends unrelated items with no clear single narrative or outcome.
The penny postage rate expands to Ceylon from year start. Verona teacher Uioulel learns of his mother's Sydney death while Barker College student Masen Cyaye Voss returns from studies. Auctioneers Cobargo hold a mixed sale. Wigunanalatta Lend at Tweyford's yard sees heifers and cattle offered. Public talks and concerts feature Miss Hille Crome and E Crome as performers. hospital fire drill and church notices noted. Police staffing updates include new constables. local gatherings mark Sunday school progress and prize awards.
Auctioneer reports from W C Allan Co show live stock sales and prices with bids in shillings and pence. Various consignments include cattle, dairy stock, and other livestock with prices ranging across weeks and months.
The Governor General's speech at prorogation expresses hope the Federal Capital question will be settled during the life of the present Parliament. Reports touch on anti trust, railway inquiry, and political maneuvers in Australia with mentions of Deakin, anti trust, and labor party tensions. A Sydney Labor Council address recounts memory loss tale of Willis S Smith.
Reports from Russia describe a general railway strike with 22 railroad workers authorities warning measures. Witte threatens executions, troops mobilize to curb disruption as revolutionary activity grows in western provinces. Violence erupts in several towns with casualties and factory seizures amid mounting unrest.
A garbled OCR text outlines a thiek jinpng exhibition and several church related activities including a plant installation, a carnival, and choir or orchestra events. Mentions of dates, locations, and participants are fragmented, with several misread words and nonsensical phrases throughout.
The monthly meeting of the Pastures and Stock Protection Board was held at the office on Tuesday morning. Present were G. P. Kerrivan chairing with T. Z. Kelly D. Talinton W. Haslingden T. Cochrane K. Hudson inspector of Blark and John Underhill secretary. The secretary read the business notice and the minutes of the previous meeting, which were confirmed. Correspondence was received including government approval of preliminary experiments to introduce a disease among rabbits for extermination funded by stockowners, a proposal to abolish timber royalties for rabbit fencing, and requests to ensure stock from other districts carries duplicate inspector reports. The Bank pass book showed a credit balance of £2350 8s 1d. It was decided to support the Narribri P.P. Beard's resolution. The next meeting will consider preliminary disease experiments. The Inspector reported for the month ended 30 November: pastures good water supply adequate stock in good condition, no disease outbreaks. Shooting hunting and digging-out of rabbits continue, with progress noted. The report was accepted and forwarded to the Chief Inspector of Stock. Mr Haslingden gave notice to move at next meeting to consider clause 50 of the Act regarding rabbit extermination permits and consent to light fires, with no legal responsibility and stricter measures.
Passengers leaving Sydney aboard the steamer Bega include Mrs Irestly and a long list of named passengers headed for Tathra and nearby towns. The roster covers numerous families and individuals, with multiple spellings and partial names, noting two and occasionally more members per household. The vessel left Sydney at 1200 hours.
Box ing Day event draws Stanbury the champion caveman of the world among travelers to Mermagui for a grand seule at alles Lake regatta. Several entries are listed for the two year old race at Bega including Seneschals, Retfords, Woodlarks and others. Herey Luck and Jolly Honpion also have four representatives. On November 6 the daughter and heiress of the great jockey Fred Archer turned 21 and inherited £120,000 plus jewellery and plate. The infant was born on the day Arelu won the Liverpool Cup, and the father’s remark on the telegraph news—What a splendid double—was tempered by tragedy as the mother died shortly after.
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