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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1920
Page
2
The article urges a quick decision on the form and funding of a Soldiers Memorial, noting other towns have already begun. calls for public input, careful budgeting, and avoidance of debt. warns against delays that could hinder the memorial’s realization and honors local soldiers. It also covers related items from local council meetings and regional news.
Local notices report repairs to the Aughinish after striking a rock near Montagu Island will cost between £40,000 and £60,000 and take three months. A farewell for Dr. Heary one time Bam's Corner Bambe ka was marked by an enthusiastic send off and a wallet of notes as thanks. A verbal apology has been made to the local culprits regarding the alleged roumelances and a formal apology will follow.
The Soldiers' Memorial Fund records received gifts from Geo Guthrey £0 10s, G T Bralnes £2 14s, W Stiles £2 0s, H J Howard £2 0s, Geo Bpiedler £1 16s, Jas Blacehield £1 5s 9d. A list of names and amounts follows with additional names incomplete in the copy.
The town of Bega mourns the sudden death of Mr A Chamberlain a respected coachbuilder and long time resident. He collapsed while repairing chaff cutting gear at a neighbour’s premises and died of heart failure. Witnesses described a natural death with no sign of violence. Survived by a widow and six daughters and three sons. The coroner recorded the cause as natural heart failure.
A series of land board items listed by case numbers and names. Items include confirmations for Moran Moon and others, postponements for Byrne Thorpe and Mason, grants for Miles Hergenhen and Otten, and recommendations for O'Brien Blacker. Several road and extension requests appear with varying outcomes plus notes on appraisements and contribution claims.
The May meeting of Bega District Hospital committee noted a £134 deficit after income and expenses. Reports covered staff changes, donations, and proposed increases in matrons and nurses’ allowances. A working bee was planned to cut remaining firewood. The Albury Hospital proposal to municipalize state hospitals was discussed, with no action taken.
Sale report by Rixon notes good yardings of pigs cattle and horses. Prices ranged from fat pigs to draught colts with ranges given such as fat pigs £8 11s and 4/12 forward conditioned, draught mares £10 10s to £20, draught colts £9 10s to £14, light horses £6.
A large Braga gathering bid Minnie Curtis farewell on the eve of her marriage to Wicht, a Noraville schoolteacher. The ceremony at Walter Curtis’s home featured Rev Morris, bridesmaid Ettie Curtis, best man R. Cochrane, gifts of a silver teapot and gold items, and a wedding breakfast on the verandah before the couple departed for Sydney and Noraville.
Late telegrams report the Public Service Board will start an inquiry into soldier settlement matters on Man Way, with the inquiry open to the public. Other items note the Land Department seeking representation by counsel, a disabled steamer Havre towed by Jay Champlin, and various political and economic updates.
A patrol of Ulster volunteers attacked a group of about 60 Sinn Feiners believed to be planning arson with petrol and hay. The ensuing clash left several volunteers and bystanders injured as smoke and fire spread amid the street fighting.
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