The Bega Budget Briefly Revised
A fragmented report on the local budget debate in Bega with unclear names and dates. The available readable text hints at budget considerations and parliamentary actions but lacks complete details for concrete facts.
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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 27, 1911
Page
2
A fragmented report on the local budget debate in Bega with unclear names and dates. The available readable text hints at budget considerations and parliamentary actions but lacks complete details for concrete facts.
A speech by Bir Madden or Chief Jostion Sladden spurs a public airing of marital desertion. The debate centers on husbands abandoning wives with children, calling for stronger penalties and legal action to deter abuse and abandonment. The then nationwide discussion highlights protective laws and the moral duty of lawmakers.
Local reports describe Empire Day activities, shop openings on Saturdays, and public works in Temora and nearby towns. Frequent mentions of population growth, railway and irrigation plans, wartime fundraising, and imperial exhibitions reflect a wide range of civic concerns and celebrations across the region.
Empire Day observances featured patriotic songs, speeches, and school events. Children from Verona and Upper Brogo marched, sung, and pledged loyalty while archdeacon and ministers urged duty, obedience, and national unity amid Allied victory mood. local schools and families joined in festive activities with prizes and sports.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Sacrament of the Bars and a study of a woman’s prospects, but the sentence is incomplete and details are unclear. The text lacks identifiable names, places, dates, or concrete events to form a full news item.
The report details multiple sport events and performances from late June including a six furlong handicap won by a horse likely Wolursia, a 25 mile walk event won in 3 hours, and a prominent race featuring The King and Lamgnwood. It notes individuals Harley Cucky Jacl and CH. will contend for a middle championship, and mentions The Flying Hendinap at Lubbo for a double bond tent. Melbourne on Friday January 8 highlights a football Munich match between Carioo and University Texas. A Carlton player received a blow and was carried off, with others like Mary Oliver and Coughman noted in support behind the scenes.
Rifle shooting events mark Empire Day at Bombala with a welcome by local leader. Candela wins £10 handicap as top scorer. notable performances include 102 scored by a shooter and strong efforts from several participants. Moving to the next events, the program lists participants and results, ending with a mock event tally and final scores.
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