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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1920
Page
2
A scatter of items from the era covers political friction and military talk, with notes on elections, party dynamics, and a cricket match plan. Other briefs report a Queensland drowning, railway discipline, a mayoral race, and town notices on tenders, auctions, and hospital records.
Fragmentary OCR notes from January 23, 1920 outline a city budget discussion in Bega with three speakers and brief remarks. Details are unclear due to text corruption but the event centers on municipal finance and budget items.
Demonstration of all Australian-made films arranged by Austral Photoplay Co Ltd at Bega Picture Palnoa on Thursday night, 29th. Key figures Mr Francia Birtles and Mr A C Tinsdale to attend and outline future plans. Company seeks shares and prospectus availability. Birtles plans Northern Territory filming of wildlife and hunts with capital from public subscriptions.
Drink Digger EMervescent Baline promotes health and complexion. Sole agent O D Ward Diggers' Chemist Bega handles distribution and sales.
The report outlines the hospital's high standard of in care despite staff changes and rising expenses. It cites shortfalls in external funding, repeated appeals for public support, and a government grant aiding finances. Donors from many groups contributed food, linen, and equipment, with numerous local clubs and individuals listed for ongoing support and hospital day efforts.
A movement in santero suburbs aims to create an anti profiteering league to lower prices through boycott. EB W O'Neill of the Postal Employees' Union says a large meeting will plan a campaign and speakers will spread the idea to other suburbs. The league targets one item at a time, seeks nonpolitical action, and promises a diet shift with no hardships.
Sydney Tuesday Mr Justice Ewing who presided at the Darwin inquiry and now in Sydney plans to report to the Government with references to the White Australia policy He notes dreadful conditions for a married woman in Darwin and the high cost of living including £4 weekly for a Chinese cook Gertrude White aged 25 was shot dead by her husband at Narrendera and is in hospital The Federal Government may not lift the leather export embargo while marine engineers demand higher wages in light of living costs
London reports Thompson among Laborites confronted by armed constables at Thorles. A commander warned of force as the crowd reacted with shattered windows and rioting fronts. Locals taunted the visitors claiming English rule brings blessings, while streets see unrest like war torn towns. Newsprint in Winnipeg resumes after partial supplies. Australian shipments proceed. Vancouver Victoria and Seattle endure a severe earthquake centered near the Gulf of Little George. duoiaga described as small.
The Candela racing card lists multiple handicaps with winners and placements. Win margins noted include half a length for the Opening Handicap and another half for the Won by three lengths in the Candela Handicap. Entries feature horses such as Scream, Lord Anatrelf, Paderowski, Million Dollar, Maidin, and Newlara with riders and odds or times where legible.
Department of Public Works invites tenders for Bridge over the Towamba River at Towamba and supply of piles. Tenders close noon February 9 1920. Contract No 1H-10/90. Specifications and forms available at Court House locations. G Bucknell Supervising Engineer.
A garbled list describes many items across rooms including breakfast room furniture like Cedar top table and chairs, a dresser, kitchen table, enamel kettle, crockery, and garden tools. The text is inconsistent with mis- spelled names and scattered phrases throughout, offering a partial catalog of domestic goods and items.
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