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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 26, 1906
Page
6
An extended chaotic report describes Empire Day fervor, crowds, and speeches. It covers parade-like ceremonies, teen participation, and local reactions amid rain and disarray. The piece weaves in references to King Edward and national loyalty, plus a lengthy account of participants, observations, and scattered civic details.
Sydney remarks by William Deakin stress Australia should weld parts into one nation without inventing new policy. He cites America and Japan as examples of patriotism guiding national growth and warns against alienating loyalties to foreign powers. He argues Australia must rely on its own resources and defend a national identity.
A tidy wedding took place at the Church of England in Tanja on a Tuesday. Mr P A Oubornm of Newtown Sydney married Miss Mary Taylor with Archdeacon Mellwae officiating. The bride wore white silk with chiffon and ribbon, sister Allis Taylor was bridesmaid, and Jim Taylor acted as best man. Guests gathered at the bride's parents home for breakfast, with toasts and speeches. The couple then left by the Wednesday boat for the city, starting their married life together.
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