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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1909
Page
3
Twenty two cases await hearing at the Land Court Friday morning as Superintendent Walker surveys the district in an inspection of police stations.
A collage of gossip and observations from the era notes talk of Miss Millia Monahan denying profit from a Bega trip, aldermen lament seaside diversions, and farmers protesting dairy regulations. It mentions a Lord Dudley connection to a scandal, gambling depictions, and reflections on fires, fishing, surf life, and the lure of motorcars drawing crowds.
Meeting of the Bombala Land Board considered multiple land cases in the Land District of Bombala on the 12th instant. Decisions include permits to withdraw, confirmations of leases, annual rents, term grants, and appraisals. Notable entries list applicants A. Bourke T. Elton G. B Little and Isaac Dent with various acreages and rent terms.
A 1920 land district Eden record lists multiple permissions for annual rents to various individuals including Maria Murphy and H T Edwards, with several certificates to issue for names like Ellen Lea Foster Irvin and J E Bannett jun. Some forfeiture waivers are noted as unconditional, and there are entries for extensions of term of leases, rabbit proof fencing across roads, and a land camping recommendation. An application by A Morrigan is refused.
Candela, bowled first, posted 77 with Ernie Collins top scoring at 45 and Kent taking 7 for 28. St Johns struggled, Juratowlich 1 not out and Kant 11 the only double figure bats, Fred Bower 6 for 16 in a fine spell, as Candela defended 63 and won by 14 runs amid afternoon tea for visitors.
The Jubilee Fair final meeting shows receipts from stalls totaling 340 pounds 10 shillings and 5 pence with expenses of 15 pounds 1 shilling. Net balance stands at 326 pounds. Donations supported by many including cattle and labeled gifts. special thanks to several helpers. Debt on the Convent reduced from 400 pounds to about 350 pounds with interest. 1904 bazaar netted 382 pounds 18 shillings. Proceeds from the Jubilee Fire will cut the debt to about 232 pounds.
Breeders must note that nominations for the £50 foot stakes, for fools now at foot, close with the secretary of Bega Jockey Club on Saturday 27 inst. Angledale defeats Brogo in a cricket match with Angledale winning and top scores by Jauncey and Crocker. Brogo 105, Ramney 37, McGregor 32, wickets by several. Luncheon and tea were served, with thanks extended to Angledale by Mr. R Jeffery.
Wm Rixon reports cattle yarded yesterday with prices broadly steady to firm. Yard values include store pigs at £2 17s, cows around £4, yearlings near £3, 2 year old shorthorns around £1 10s, 24 year old steers about £8, and other stock trading to £2 14s for mixed lots.
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