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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
2
The fragmentary text mentions a war relief fund aiming to raise around £10,000 with £6,490 already collected, plus coverage of a Remembrance Day event and the Revoome Black brigade protest. It also notes local fairs, poultry crates, a factory visit, and various community happenings with names and places scattered throughout.
A chaotic dispatch reports Allied and Axis actions across Europe and the Middle East. British forces defend positions in Mesopotamia while bombardments target German and Italian rail and factory sites. News notes troop movements, air raids, and strategic warnings as ministers order defense and surrender discussions continue.
A garbled telegram flow mentions Papuan shore events, a call for an inquiry into public money, and a cabinet minister retaining office. It notes work stoppages under Noes and Grifiths, a state pact, fuel concerns, and plans for a voyage to Welington with references to Captaan Metitowt and a historic expedition.
Fragmentary wartime notice outlines the War Loan effort and a financial decision by the War Service Committee. It mentions a request for financial amission, a will reference, and Melbourne Sydney correspondences seeking to settle the deceased’s balance and legacy.
The trial involves Mr G Thore and others on charges of indecent language and insulting words. Testimony from Mrs Wynne and Mrs O'Brien centers on a disputed hotel altercation at Wynne's Hotel, with accusations of assault and drunken conduct. The court heard from multiple witnesses including Mrs Maxwell and Mr O'Brien, detailing events at the Metropole Hotel and around the Wynne establishment. The proceedings referenced the Liquor Act and public nuisance considerations as well as prior complaints about behavior at the racecourse booth and saving time change.
An Australian patriotic War Chest Fund provides comfort, clothing, and cash payments to soldiers and their families. It funds weekly stipends, distributes necessities to 14,000 service members across Egypt, and coordinates ongoing aid through local branches and volunteers to support morale and supply needs.
A local gathering of the Bega branch of infarna met on Tuesday evening to discuss the Citizens' War Chest Fund. Attendees included Mesdamen Gy Purnsae, D. McDonald, Ty One Tentill, Miseet Layonele, Nene Jamd A Bil, W. Berl Broome, EC, Fingminaen, Je Ry Laminn, Gy Hunter, W Boot, and others. Contributions were pledged, with a donation from the children connected to Yaven Cyan public school. Arrangements were made to invite speakers from outside venues to address the fund, and officers were elected. The meeting approved a circular and discussed outreach for money or goods, with emphasis on solidarity and support for the war effort.
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