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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1920
Page
2
In a broad report the region faces a rush for land amid rising prices and new construction like the Sargent bridge. Notices reference cattle, wheat, and stock outputs, along with local civic events, funerals, and planning for a Royal visit, while communities discuss infrastructure, immigration, and public health.
A cluttered late telegram from Sydney reports a deputation of blind supporters pressing Lang to submit their aisle proposal via tellmag and tramway panes. London notes a federal political shift with advocates predicting a New South Wales drought will yield about 43,000,000 bushels of wheat. In sport, Mapu and Dick Arnab head to Australia’s championship as officers are suspended in the South Australian arena. Also mentions postal charges in New Zealand and a liquor traffic debate amid federal politics warnings.
The Rovers visit Cobarga on Saturday for an important trade cup game. Hopes hinge on star forward who is returning from injury as Cobarga seeks home advantage. Willson, Jordi and Boondon scored for Rovers while Rawson also added a goal in a 9 to nil quarter setback. Referee W Color officiated the match.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a near finish or result involving a team or individual named Hrongly Pir Gawing wan and mentions a line kept free. Details are unclear and names garbled, but a close completion or alteration of a result is indicated.
The ALP and H Society held an annual meeting with officers listed including president Mr. Rogers and treasurer Mr. Bingem. Committees, donations for an angels show, and fundraising details were recorded, noting a prior deficit and the need for continued support to sustain the show.
The text depicts widespread farmer protests over rent interference and wartime economic strains. It references ministers, aldermen, and police pressure, plus concerns about hospital strains, weather, and shortages. The piece notes government aims to curb profiteering, regulate rents, manage funds for memorials, and resist speculative traders while addressing public fatigue and fear during the war.
A list of names and notes appears in this fragmentary item. The text mentions memorials and donations received, with multiple individuals named in a garbled sequence. No clear event date or outcome is discernible from the readable portion.
Francis Birtles leads a new film venture amid a global industry probe. Investors in Australia, Sydney and nearby centers back the plan as production hubs form across the continent. The project seeks skilled Australian writers and a pool of shareholders to fund picture making in Australia and abroad.
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