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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1919
Page
2
A fragmentary editorial laments rising wages and cost of living fueling strikes. It argues profiteers, not workers, threaten production and warns fines pale beside harsher measures needed to curb exploitation and defend the nation’s economy and resources.
A distressed account of how wartime and postwar trade shifts push up prices through supply and demand laws, with big firms pooling assets to influence markets. Discussion centers on Australia, Britain, and colonial trade, highlighting government tension and consumer impact.
Local column compiles wartime rumors and public notices including political talk on retirement, court expectations, police raids on houses of gambling, and social events. It also reports about a death, varied civic concerns, and mentions of naval and government actions amid ongoing conflict.
A late telegram reports chaotic debate in the Victorian Assembly led by Pendergart arguing over a vast storage of mutton and rabbit supplies and fears of price inflation. David Murray praised for Jubilee remarks as Labor forms fringe group seeking social reform. Talks of a rally and potential railway employee strike surface amid unemployment relief plans and 5000 dollars allocated for Pegap celebrations.
The obscure text references German and Allied figures, a proconece gathering, and a Brigadier General Long with Bishop Gashiarel. It mentions Cal anal Murphy and Banon Wilton, Amateusian flags, and a Mecartint troupe. The piece touches on Australian quarters, a Hall ouehte stage, and various names, ending with Merrick Lon and the Bishop's wife in a church scene.
A wartime letter praises the Australian Light Horse for their halted pursuit of Turkish forces in Palestine. It recalls mounted charges near Deir Abu Hesh and the unit’s role in halting the Turkish line during the Egyptian Expeditionary Force campaigns.
The text shows a distorted report critiquing a party plan to align with moderate labor and food policies. It references Mr Carmichael and a Labour Government, mentioning factions, alleged conspiracies, and a critique of socialist or party leadership while noting a forthcoming period of reform or upheaval.
Local officials in a weeklong carnival planning session outline expenses and anticipated revenue. The mayor supports a public meeting at the hall to discuss funding, with committee members and merchants voicing concerns about taxation and economic impact.
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