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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
2
A fragment of a page titled The Bega Budget shows a June 16 issue date with readable but incomplete text discussing conscience and truth. The OCR wording includes stray phrases such as speak the Lord and the truth, indicating a religious or editorial item amid damaged copy.
A long argument asserts that the editor of the Union is a Laborite and thus a Socialist by Labor Party platform. It cites Mr. Watson and the party’s aim of nationalizing land and production, claiming that in Labor politics socialism and laborism are synonymous. The piece defends the editor’s political stance and challenges critics.
The item notes rising steak prices by Ballina butchers and links it to local trade discourse. It also surveys civic concerns including the formation of the Bega Vigilance Association, fisheries rules, parliamentary conduct, schooling, and a municipal agenda with events and notices from Bega region.
The text cites Burnee the great Seddon and figures like Kingston Crick Chapman Burns Rooseveldt Laurier Barton Deakin Turner O'Connor and others as advocates of government by the people. It argues they never showed socialistic tendencies while criticizing Labor's breadth and potential to include all democrats if broadened. The Rupper praises Labor as a future power.
The Grand United Oddfellows have decided to give £30 in prize money at the anniversary celebrations. The programme includes a £10 handicap and a £10 bike race. A water jump will probably be arranged. A merry-go-round has been located for a vacant area on Apne rr Aual and Carp-streata, awaiting setup for the youngsters.
Sydney telegrams report regional market prices for turkeys geese and butter with a wide range seen for potatoes maize and eggs. In federal parliament officers announce life assurance and judiciary reforms while Lyne moves to second reading of an anti trust bill. Victoria eyes income tax repeal and a nationwide voter enrollment push advances. The Eden capital debate continues with no resolution as coast and passenger lists arise from Eden Tahura and Bermagui steerage.
London Thursday reports Australian meat importers urge Australians in London to assist in developing the colonies meat trade with the Attorney General invited to cooperate. The Natal Rebellion sees rebels surprised in caves by Colonel MasKenzie with 45 killed. Greeks and Turks clash with Greek band surrounded. 20 killed and 18 wounded on the Greek side, three Turks dead. Nigeria faces a serious outbreak and the British assistant commissioner to the Aqaba hinterland has been murdered. A Nigerian Infantry detachment attacked the enemy, who retreated after heavy fighting and further clashes are anticipated. Marylebone Club plans a team of amateur cricketers to New Zealand, with a South African team also expected to visit Australia.
Liva Stock and other sales report large numbers of pigs and cattle at the Isleyards with prices for fat pigs, stores, cows, springers, and bulls. W F Gardners clearance near Cobargo draws a large crowd with 129 head milkers, springers, and dry cows sold at varied prices. E T Pell notes Bega Yards sales including pigs, store pigs, cows, springers, heifers, and calves with mixed prices. Rixon announces a June 16 auction at the balerooma for allotment No. A J S Bank subdivision on Carp Street frontage and lane access.
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