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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1920
Page
2
Fragmented OCR note references monthly rides, travel, a steelcore on Balardey, and a motor scale with M Pell. It mentions an infant, a death at Suaamie on Friday, and names Darlod, Batards, Morrie Angi, and others in a jumble of garbled phrases without clear events or context.
Local budget discussions reveal tax considerations and public service funding amid industrial and transport projects. Proceedings reference tram and rail infrastructure, hospital administration shifts, and councilor roles while noting public price changes and a memorial service.
The Bepa District Hospital committee discusses monthly finances and staff changes. It notes fixed deposits and current accounts, reports on visits to the capital, and outlines proposed salary increases, new appointments, and equipment needs while praising the matron and staff for care and progress amid ongoing reorganization.
A city mayor calls for a mass public meeting to plan a substantial fund drive in honor of war heroes. The event aims to decide on a lasting patriotic memorial and to mobilize broad support across the community, with expected attendance exceeding a thousand residents.
Australian dairying faces rough market conditions with high costs and uncertain prices. The Commonwealth Dairy Pool discussions in Melbourne emphasize alignment to Britain’s sale price, while local supply constraints and weather add to difficulties for New South Wales and Victoria.
A scrambled telegram summary reports rising unemployment and lingering social tensions on Thoraday Island. Grahame, ex-Minister, campaigns in Hamilton amid questions about age and capability. Kyenn, newly appointed Lands Minister, denounces current cabinet ties and asserts integrity. A Labor claim argues for industrial dispute resolution. An arbitration court resignation signals ongoing labor adjustments. Indian strike impacts surface as workers return to jobs.
An attack at Ballyhal in Mon county involved bombs and shelling for hours as raiders hurled grenades and blew foundations. Police and local forces faced heavy fire. arms and ammunition were surrendered to Haw authorities after they breached the branch.
The Primary Producers' Union held a meeting in which president J T Rogers presided. Members included Swinnerton Parmula, Jos. Connersax South Volumes, Jaci Britten Hesbay, A H Jeffery Moruya, E E Riley, J Tarlinton Coberga, Dowley Jauncey and R V Ritchie Hews. The treasurer reported eleven months to Nov 30 with receipts and subscriptions around £4074, equating to 10,000 members, while negative figures listed £321 10s 4d. Local expenditure and subscription rates were noted, with plans to support cooperative insurance and possible amendments to the Land Board. Resolutions urged not renewing certain roads-related fees without further council input. transport fees for motor cars were discussed. Leadership changes included J T, W Haescowbe, and Wily Iseanorer MEP, with D Arcy Seapets cited.
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