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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1917
Page
2
A fragment from The Bega Budget dated Saturday January 6 1017 notes a speaker declaring they are in the place where they are demanded of. The text is incomplete and lacks broader context or details of events.
The report urges urgent, funded repatriation for Australian and Empire soldiers, condemning delay and arguing for a sound financial basis. Public support favors a mix of taxation and voluntary contributions, with emphasis on safeguarding veterans from neglect and placing the scheme ahead of other issues. The piece also mentions local notices, hospitalizations, weddings, and community events in Bega and surrounding areas.
The Bega meeting drew unusually large crowds with better weather on opening day and a cooler second day. Kinlark and Kincumber-sired winners dominated early events, records fell in the 1 1/2 mile Cup and other hurdles while Duke Moorefield and Lady Satin claimed key prizes, though several disqualifications and close finishes marked the finals.
Alloeation directs readers to St Sianislque College advertise in this issue announcing next term opening on the 29th. It notes the college's status as the oldest Catholic institution and appeals to parents considering enrollment for their children.
The Cooma mail arrived several hours late on Thursday due to an issue with the steering gear of a car. At Wm Rison's sale on Monday, at least 600 head of good quality cattle will be yarded with full particulars in another column.
London reports mixed signals on German peace overtures as Allies plan counter moves. Front line buildup grows behind the Somme with manpower and gear stacked high. Berlin claims limited gains while Russian and French reports detail breakthroughs and prisoner captures. A Russian message notes attacks near Mount Rottoch and Patroch, with six assaults repelled. Emirates and Turkish conferences loom, and a note on Mac-kensen’s movements near Foccani. A local Australian note mentions Archdeacon Mell’s date and an entertainment season by Ernest Archer Dramatic Co in Bega with Sydney Garti as tenor plus planned stops.
In Sydney reports suggest Fisher may be appointed to represent the Commonwealth at the war conference, while Trethowen M.L.O. is favored as direct NF Wheat Board rep. Trade tensions grow in shearers and rabbit trapping amid wage and rate disputes. Floods rise in Hogenden Longrenoch mail service reorganized. Victorian labour turmoil spreads with 100 moulders dismissed and a broader strike risk involving 10,000 workers.
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