Sydney gossip and political quips from the Bega letter page
A sprawling assemblage of short items quotes local and national figures, from temperance talkers and public officials to racing notes and a New Year roundup. It mentions Dalge’s party loyalty, Campbell-Bannerman politics, the Liquor Act, New Zealand ballers, and a land sale in progress at Wim. Rixon’s auction rooms, bonuses for Metsre. Manns and Young, and a Sydney press tug of war joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diilety
Bruntwell
Goold Templar
Order
Pbs
Campbell-Bannerman
Barry
Kitchener
Bonnie Blink
Mary
New Zealand
Canada
United States
Wim. Rixon
D. Kiss
Sydney
Bega
Ark
Metsre
Manns and Young
Candela
Jackeys
Friedman Case Revisited Calls for Government Accountability
The letter questions Attorney-General involvement in jury verdict interference in the Millard case and compares past and present administrations. It suggests reform politicians may have loaned Millard money and urges Carruthers Government to deny rumors or justify actions tied to bail, cross-examination, and witness handling after a controversial prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Leaves
Millard
Rogers
Ree
Friedman
Bee
Carruthers
See
Liquor Act sections explained by minister at adjourned inquiry
The minister clarified the liquor act provisions on age limits at licensed premises. Section 10 bars anyone under 17 from the bar, section 8 restricts under 18 from liquor unless sickness or accident, and section 9 makes it an offence to send someone under 14 for liquor. The explanation aims to resolve confusion and outline the licensing duties for licensees and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autiwy
Church Services and Schedules Include Several Denominations
The notice lists services at St. John's Church Depa and multiple denominations including Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Church of England. Times vary from 7:20 PM to Sundays around 7:40 PM, with weekday practice and weeknight services noted. Names and places reflect a parish-wide schedule and occasional youth offerings.
Live Stock Sales and Land Auction at Bega
On Wednesday 23 January at the Central Saleyards Bega 120 private sheep 24 prime cows and stock cattle 20 store cows 40 young cattle 30 pigs mixed cattle in calf from well bred mares. Land sale Saturday 13 January rooms at 2 pm by Mr Thomas Cochrane 1680 acres dairying and grazing land freehold Willow Creek Broga 134 miles from Bega possession six weeks from sale day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rixon
Bega
Retford
Thos. Cochrane
Broga
Willow Creek
Ense
BeEGA District Hospital Subscrib ers Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of subscribers will be held in the School of Arts on Wednesday the 24th inst at 3 PM. Agenda includes receiving the annual report and accounts electing three trustees presenting two vice presidents two auditors and twelve committee members for the ensuing year and any other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beega District Hospital
School OF Arts
3rd Annual Regatta Programme Notes 1906
Regatta programme dated January 26 1906 lists multiple events with prizes and entrants. Youths handicap sailing distance about 6 miles, other handicaps for sailing and rowing with prizes from £1 to £10, including ladies and veterans events. Entry rules and secretary contact provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oye
Naminathan
Harvey
Ulsekiffe
H. Cockerill
Lewte
Y Zingels
Mer
Jin. Rizun
Temperance Mission Opens With Bruntnell Address In District
The temperance lecturer Bruntnell arrived by steamer Friday to conduct a three week mission. Canon Martin and Beacon of Bega Templars joined the event as the crowd gathered for talks on Shall we have a Sober Sunday. Bruntnell, a former Salvation Army brigadier and critic of John Norton, stressed total abstinence and the harm of drink. He spoke at the School of Arts about humanity, homes, and the need to sign the pledge. The program featured hymns, prayers, and a Benediction by Rev E W Brincombe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunenr Arestxeit
Beye
Sister Good Templar
Bruntaell
Hudget
Abshat
Salvation Army
John Norton
Trafic
John
Bruntwell
Bruntvel
School of Arts
A. French
Messers
Tippett
E. W. Briscombe
Jas
D Anil E. Hughes
Miss Ashby
E. W. Brincombe
Mr. Bruntnell
Aidan
Tie
British Empire
de Raypire
EW. Brincombe
Public welcome to Mr Bruntnell temperance lecturer
Public welcome to Mr Albert Bruntnell, temperance lecturer, at a Monday session led by Mayor James Rixon. Notables present included Rev E W Briscoombe, Rev J Muir, Adjutant Lines, Alderman Bland, Sub-Inspector Tippett Meesra, F J Filmer, E I Pelt aru Bros, A French and J Sirk, with pianist Miss I Tuntress. Bruntnell spoke on the hard cash basis and the economic cost of liquor. cheers and pledges followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Briscombe
J. Muir
Salvation Army
Alderman Bland
Tippett Meesra
F. J. Filmer
E. I. Pelt
Aru Bros
A. French
J. Sirk
Misa I. Tuntress
Sith
Bland
Brunetwell
Stev. J. Muir
Great Britain
Drew
Australia
Tle
Bruntnell
EB. W. Brisennice
Brunnell
Mr. Bruntnell
Bruntuell
Filmer
New South Wales
California
Elt Pell
Thuawke
Bro. A. French
Good Templar
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Hive de Puy
Dalge
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Jones
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Philiolor Agt
Joo
Hue
Bingeodore
Millar
Dhvnlge
Bungendore
Queanbeyain
Esas
Pris Bey
St. John’s Church
Depa
Canon Martin
Buh
Hector
Tun Kameruea
Mav
Tritt
Annie Biot Candebes
Pean Kamerika
Pam
Moe
Bivkenath
Mozilla
Tanita
Lreseos Atholic
Nate
Amd
E.W. Drcimbe
Bt. Andrew's
J. M. Lee
the Supreme Court OF New South Wales
Margaret
Rummos
Eden
Thomar Joseph Kamhey
Hobie
Last & Cunningstam
Trimilton
Moor-street
South Coast
R. Gailey
Canilelo
BB. Gailey
Addreag
Gtipps Street
Wm, Rixon
Cmoice
Faukview
Metzenberg
Rayvenswood Estates
Land Sale Rooma
W. Beott
Konena
Muriel
Humeruka
Anil Vemtaine
Torren
A.J.S. Bank, Ltd
Bank
Otoleten
Canning-atreet
Bank Land
Jerchee
Canning Street
LOT
A. J
Canninggreet
Canningstrest
Toetzenberg Estate
Newtown
Dos. Clarke
Hega
Ega-Street
Avetlon
Ravenswood
Fairview Estate
Pairview Estate
Wattle Park
Parigh
Bega County Auckland
Huntelws Paboek
Une Glau
Talia Wall
Mun. T. WW
Allagout Rowing Club
Anil Fortuny
Tambeny Ani
Satur- Atenas
Iene
A. Bunch
Veva
Mears
Pambulu
Benven
Hermogul
Ather Vvnist
Auan Hom
W. CG
Allan
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Deaconess High School
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T. Ul, Jackson
A. J. Hood
Church Street
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Mr. Hopver
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the Temperance Mission
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