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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 08, 1920
Page
2
A fragmented local report details charity fundraising for a memorial fund, donations and auctions, a civic address signed by league members, and notes on community events including balls, races, and public works. It mentions Sir Patrick, Sirentary Wo tlw der ent, and a list of local attendees and organizers amid weather and social updates.
The fragment notes a looming 9,000,000 pound shortage to be raised promptly, with investors urged to support. It mentions the MULO conference admitting women, Rev. Alexander McCullen becoming president, and a push for women on the Board of Trade. Also cited: Governor Generalship talk, fake jewelry sale discovered, Australia’s amusement tax revenue, and housing finance cuts.
A garbled OCR passage references London and scattered names, mentioning a naval committee, a bride, and Moscow with partial phrases. The text is incomplete and fails to present a coherent event or clear subject.
The Bega Municipal Council held a Tuesday night meeting presided by the Mayor Ald. and discussed ward repairs. The New lows work started and a contract let on a named road. Traffic, flood damage, river levels, pasture levelling, and sanitary contractor issues were reviewed with talks of funding, next steps, and a special council meeting to follow.
A community concert featuring Mr. J. Kizon and many performers raised funds for soldiers, reaching £27 2s 6d with auctions and donations from local businesses. The event included a lively program of songs, quips, and a postshow dance, plus a call to support the troops and labor causes.
A murky report describes a probe into a textile scheme in Melbourne involving alleged fabric trades. It cites Mr Hill MP and a claim of bought hires and quarters yards of Tinparted tweed at 182 per yard. The document references a vehicle payload weight valued at $25. Ib and questions the roof work related to the incident.
Fragmentary text lists names and places such as Cigna Ori, Lis, Bare eget Pegs Rilik Apel, and dates or times like to-day, Friday, 1400 Mig. Mentions Pontine and West May, unclear event or schedule details in a damaged newspaper fragment.
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