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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary note from THE BEGA BUDGET dated Saturday January 5 1018 mentions Mada the goof Hotel Cundel red and vague references to a place and events. Readable portions are sparse and lack clear actions or outcomes.
A sprawling local and general page notes wartime activity, public notices, and civic reminders. It covers wartime speeches, military honors, and the involvement of towns like Narrandera and Hay, with references to vaccination, conscription debates, and local war service events. It also mentions local meetings, transport, and political discussions shaping community response to the empire’s needs.
A fragment describes ongoing turmoil involving Pearce and Hall amid party disputes. It notes public discontent with leadership and the risk to party unity as reconciliation efforts falter. The piece references internal factions, referenda, and calls for decisive action to restore credibility and patriotism.
A wagon accident occurred in the yard of a residence on Monday involving a carrier named Krannon. The wagon toppled, causing damage to eaves and nearby trees. Police arrived and secured the scene as witnesses described the event and the subsequent rescue efforts.
A rambling late telegram summary reports Cabinet doubts as Hughes resigns looms and calls for War Profits Tax boost. It notes an Empire Allies stance, Austrian casualties, and a Boston Education official dismissal. Also mentions a dockside death, a fishing boat incident, and a railway collision aftermath.
Fragmented text mixes naval authority, court timing, and dramatic incidents with scattered names and places. It hints at a legal or military proceeding, a public notice blurred by garbled OCR, and mentions a distant York or TerK setting, with no clear event or outcome.
A political crisis unfolds as ministers consider resignations and a new cabinet in the wake of policy standoffs. The government debates whether to pursue a full reshuffle or keep existing ministers, with factional lines and public criticism shaping the pace of change.
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