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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1906
Page
2
A fragmented avowed in memoriam notes the death of John Christina Black at 32, while the Bega Budget weighs a harsh dairy price outlook. It questions optimistic Sydney reports, warns new farmers may overestimate profits, and argues capital and prudence are essential to dairying.
A historical comment on farming cycles notes dairying as a lucrative yet risky pursuit. It highlights seasoned, landholding farmers with credit access, co operative factories, export systems, and government support. Cautions arise about droughts, market swings, and the need for capital for new entrants.
A Bondi girl Gladys Natalie Loewenthall drew wide notice by asking her father to divide her twenty five pound birthday present among brave charities, triggering a £100 donation and plans for a band contest at Inverell next Easter. The piece suggests public institutions could replicate such events to raise funds, noting grounds and fencing logistics and urging enterprise and capable management for future continentalals and contests to support society needs.
A report indicates that Mavness of John's Institute faces a pre icise trial scheduled for the 90th instant. Details on charges or governing authority are not fully clear in the fragment.
Community reports note Br J M Lee lecture drawing new members to Evening Star Lodge of Uy Grand United Order. A town band program at New Town features Foltonfino and other tunes. Tilba hosts a euchre party with four dozen players and a strong showing by the Southam family. Licensing Court grants renewals for Rhine Falls Hotel and Hoyal Hotel Bermagul with varied fees. Coastal shipowners negotiate wages under arbitration with about 400 seamen set to gain improved terms. Local clergy and schools report attendance gains and upcoming confirmations. Weather and butter factories are mentioned among broader regional updates.
Rev Blair delivered a lecture titled Quaint and curious on the oldest cemeteries and epitaphs in England, Australia, and other lands. He traced burial customs, monuments, and beliefs, describing tombstone lore, cultural practices, and memorial phrases across nations, with audience thanks to the chair and speakers.
The Bega Agricultural, Pastoral, and Horticultural Society held its regular committee meeting Tuesday afternoon. Minutes confirmed. correspondence reviewed. reports discussed on milking competition, subsidies, and pending trustee deeds. AGB meeting set for July 28 at 2:30 pm. subcommittee appointed to prepare the annual report.
On Toealay night the Reason of Bewa Laige visited Li coum Hall with about 26 members from Path of Safety Loge Wo lumla and Hope of Candela Lodge Candela. The Bega and Wolumla Lodges debated which is the greater evil gambling or drinking with Candela, voting 37 to 38 in favor of Candelo.
In Sydney telegrams the day reports brutal sports odds and market prices, alongside political intrigue. John Norton and Cootamundra seat contests unfold as ministers and anti socialists navigate seats. A conspiracy trial ends with mixed acquittals, while workers face suspensions in Dunedin.
A handicap running meet was poorly attended due to bitterly cold weather. The promoter plans track improvements and a modern enclosure and dressing rooms for future events. Heat winners listed include Whiteley Crummer Tapper and Tapper in the finals with Crane and others noted.
The Bera Rifle Club met at the School of Artillery by night with officers elected unopposed. A L Manning presided, H B Ranke and P Cowdray acted as officers. treasurer Ranken reported a credit balance. The committee plans two matches monthly and will consider changing the match system. A special meeting was scheduled for Monday. the secretary will thank Von Arnhelm for marking the range.
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