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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1918
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text discusses land use and budget figures, mentioning South Armour and a 1827 date. The stream of words references a plan to increase maximum risk or revenue and a budget table or schedule. The readable facts are sparse and damaged, but imply a town budget discussion with land use notes.
The article summarizes wartime events and public notices including railway and tramway workshops, conscription, and casualties. It mentions Royal Communications, the focus on France, and government inquiries. It notes property matters, local appointments, and community reactions to wartime policy and shortages.
A late telegram from Sydney Labor circles cites heavy river flooding with numerous business inundations and severe food shortages. Militants claim government mismanagement and blame shortages on war policies, while factory and coal workers express concern over violence and unrest at Lysalogton.
Mr Chapman speaks on defence and opposed extravagance urging abolition of a department and better efficiency. He cites postal and bank system issues, calls for a public service overhaul, reduced government waste, and a board of control for the Commonwealth Bank to curb expansive powers and avoid needless expenditure.
Brom abetlonest conducts a sale of Mrs Mary's furniture on Thursday at the auction rooms. The Bega Platte Palas crowd filled the hall with bids, while Miss Coulve Mack trainee presided. Total receipts around £34 with door takings about £64 allocated to the Ted Grove Day Fund.
A garbled late 19th or early 20th century parliamentary snapshot shows heated talk over party reform and abolition of certain practices. It mentions potential new party formation, reforms to postal services, and recruitment for government work amid political tension and public concern.
Readable fragments describe wartime dispatches from London about government actions and Bolshevik threats. Mentions German and Austrian moves, naval activity, and labor conference tensions. The text includes speculation on negotiations, military and political dynamics, and calls for vigilance amid advancing conflict.
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