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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 24, 1917
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text shows a municipal budget discussion in May, mentioning a budget shortfall and a proposed levy. Names and places are unclear, but the item indicates financial strain and committee consideration of revenue measures. The readable segments imply a community financial vote or decision pending.
An editorial calls for Australia to cooperate with the Allies toward a united effort for victory in World War I. It argues peace requires hard sacrifice, warns against pride in nationality, and stresses joining a common war program with Britain and Dominions. It questions whether Australians will endure long campaigns and serve in Civilian War roles if needed, emphasizing loyalty to the Empire and duty.
Local and general items mix politics, labor actions, and community notices. Reports discuss state gambling inquiries, public service funds, and crop market remarks, with references to government ministers, labor parties, and local councils.
The farewell for Alderman Cahill in Bega featured tributes from council members and citizens. Speakers praised his years of service and hoped for his continued presence in the town, with mentions of his morality and business leadership and a plan for a future welcome if he returns.
The War Chest effort is described with reports of food and clothing distribution to troops abroad. Volunteers from Australia assist with comfort supplies while Army authorities coordinate shipments and funding. Key figures include Miss Ralston and Acacia Vine Latcombe, with mention of Sydney headquarters and public support for War Loan Bonds to sustain aid.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a coalition or association involving multiple organizations and an entity named Avi ba Wat Leagas. Mentions joint operations, rally or committee actions, and potential reader support during the week. Details are unreadable and names unclear due to garbled text.
Fragmented telegram style note mentions Director General of Recruiting and political debate in Adelaide. Difficult to extract a single event. readable phrases refer to ministry, reform, and education. No coherent incident or dates. content is garbled and lacks a definite outcome.
A garbled wartime dispatch reports Allied and Axis maneuvers with references to Landi Mud the Maliens, Beinn and Barco, plus vague notes on German and American positions. Mentions of British and American actions, a potential blockade, and French moves are interwoven with unclear names and dates, signaling an unsettled frontline briefing.
Moruya race meeting lists weights for principal event at Moni on three. Entries include Mimer 25 Zaren 87 Colin 8.8 N.C. 8.0 Fondo 81 Cumber King 731 Bemboka Lad 79 Kidark 75 War Minteley Grand Foote 7.6 Inverlora 6.10 D1 Conn 87 8.0.66 Fondo 83 Cumbie King 742 Bemboka Led 7.10 Kiniatk 7.9 Grand Foote 2.7 The Eagle 7.1 Way Midalar 77 Moyers oraitt Hurdles Rongopal 32.2 Kine Hark 100 Curaber King 10.5 Holla 10.0 Woorsogie Fiddlestring Inyerlores 942.
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