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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1907
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text from a page lists a budget item for Saturday January 12 and a referenced plane event. The readable portion hints at an aviation or event schedule but lacks clear names, places, dates, or outcomes.
A Sydney meeting, led by E W O Sullivan M P, urged fair play in sport and criticized the Gaming and Betting Act. The letter-writers argue betting taints horseracing and other sports, call for equal treatment of all athletic codes, and warn against extreme legislation that harms country sports clubs and community fixtures.
The article notes Sunday gambling curbs under a new law drawing a mix of approval and concern. Hotelkeepers comply, authorities praise the quiet enforcement, while critics warn penalties may punish law abiding pubs and prompt broader follow up. A labor dispute appears as a servant seeks higher wages amid long shifts, with the master reduction criticized as excessive.
Country service Now fast 80 Bemboka H C Wolunla in Tania feannt 8 Rev F Wii Lincon Omaee Bega 11 and 7.80 South Wolumla 3 pm No services received for the Methodist Church.
Latest telegrams report temperance pressures for an immediate no license vote at August state elections. Mentions include Elizabeth Beatrice Jackson’s alleged suspicious death, Melbourne builders strike losses, and remarks from G H Reid on declarations. Also cites church state clashes in Lycia, a new Dublin university plan, Mexico prison unrest with many dead, and Labor Party plans on dock electricity and hospital ownership.
Letters between Rixon and the Municipal Council reveal friction over sale yard fees. Clerk and council members discuss reconsidering fee explanations, with reference to October and November auctioneers’ charges and the mayor’s lack of direct inquiry. The correspondence seeks public transparency on fee totals and stock numbers.
Pred Weiks, the Australian bile fined champion, defeated an English professional in a 12,000 up match by TIT with a total score of 11,883. Dalgety Race Club hosts the annual race meeting on January 20 featuring a set programme including Opening Handicap and Woodlark Stakes among others.
From Our Correspondents a well attended meeting at the School of Arts on Wednesday aimed to establish a local bank. Mr Ward chaired the meeting. Mr Condon named secretary. A sub committee elected to pursue the plan includes Keys Allen D Arcy Ward Finn with Condon as Hon Secretary.
Weather around Rocky Hall has been fine and mild with green scenery. The writer visited the mountains during holidays and found the country unusually dry, contrasting with springlike conditions here. It is reported that Mr. W Booth's daughter is ill with appendicitis and is under Dr Sharp's care.
The Burragate annual athletic meeting on New Year’s Day drew a smaller crowd amid wet weather though races were competitive. Frank Bennett won the handicap by about six inches over H De Costa. W Hogg took the Flying Handicap. A dance at the School of Arts followed with music by W Ryanplane and W McDonald. Post-event, funds show about £2 remaining. Scholars left for Eden with teachers and parents supervising. Miss Bobbin married Mr W Casenor on New Year’s Day.
The report provides final scores for the January match concluded on Saturday with emphasis on the teams involved and the outcome. Details include the final tally for each side and any notable performance notes from the contest.
Fixture details show Moruya and Eden events on February 1 13 18 27, Can Elo and Cobargo on March 6 21 22, Cooma on April 24 and 95¢th. Nomination closing for Moruya Cup and Town Plate on 29th instant to Alc Flanagan. Bermagui race meeting slated for 28th instant postponed, with a likely date set between the present and Eastor Monday.
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