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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
3
My D Tarlinton of Bredley town distributed nine fat sheep among a crowd on Christmas Eve. Lovero should not miss the tournament at the School of Arts Saturday evening held in aid of the Convent bazaar.
Newswire items report Newcastle Stretch denouncing the Burne Johnson bout as brutal with threats toward patrons. The steamer Frederick Davin foundered on Wilson’s headland. seven crew exhausted but saved. Mongolia collided with government launch near Drewmarvtle, all aboard safe. An unknown man found dead near His Majesty's Theatre Wellington with marks suggesting foul play. Roosevelt restoring meat trust inquiry. Jeffries refuses Johnson or any fight.
A long, fragmented column mocks fashion rivals and political figures. It mentions Sir Robert Luella-Tooth, Premier Wool, and a looming arch at a lodge, with satirical riffs on federal politics, police acts, and the theater of public life. The piece weaves sport banter, restaurant microbes, and railway lobbying into a brisk, farcical tapestry.
A garbled quotation laments an old country scene where rabbits hares foxes and other wildlife were absent, noting they were later introduced by well-meaning people. The text references a Shire councilor and Bathurst era terms, hinting at early ecological changes and public policy.
Opening Handicap six furlongs lists Stitch-in-Time Ametuir Mirrooral Icicle Gouline Don’t Forget Saladin Retford Green Amies. Trial Handicap six furlongs shows Don’t Forget Stealaway What-a-Lark Graceful. Seven furlongs Sulteli-in-Time Wonga Jacobite Asin Straide Seielo Wood Queen Saladin Retford Green Amiee. Penalties note Boga Guy Sima Hi ihidibs Wonga Caubeen Ub.
The Bemboka Jockey Club extends the closing time for nominations to prevent misunderstanding. The extended deadline is 3 pm on race tag day for the Trot and related events featuring Simonides Mirrooral Icicle Stitch-in-Time Whatnlark Asin Coronal King Aimee Graceful Ethos and others.
Race card outlines multiple handicaps including Gandela and Retford Green events with horses such as Stitch-in-Time Alastair Saladin and What-a-Lark. Lists several horses across mile and 7 furlong distances with weights to be announced tomorrow.
Boxing Day events at Quaama featured opening and Xinas handicaps with 31 nominations and 19 acceptances. First and second rounds listed multiple heats and winners, followed by a hunting contest with eight horses nominated and a throwing at wickets contest. A dance and music capped the day, with locals providing entertainment.
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