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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1914
Page
2
An OCR salvage fragment laments fallen soldiers and widows, hints at a wartime aftermath, and references a civic or military commission. It contains garbled phrases about goodbye, loyalty, and duty, with names and places obscured or missing.
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest a budget item or financial summary labeled The Bega Budget. Readable bits reference figures or dates are missing, but indicate municipal budgeting topics, possible council actions, and budgetary timing. Further restoration needed for precise entities and amounts.
A fragmented letter praises donations by Australians and emphasizes patriotic support for soldiers. It contrasts wealthy patronage with voluntary service, urging men to join fighting and aid civilian morale, while noting the role of women in producing clothes and supporting the war effort. The piece laments nonparticipants and stresses collective duty for the empire.
A garbled report lists various local happenings including charity efforts for the Wah work fund, entertainment notes, and community speakers. It mentions Dame Alex Pabbara and George Fuller in relation to fund drives, patriotic gatherings, and efforts to install dairying equipment, with references to a Chamber of Commerce War Food Fund and town meetings.
In a Monday Licensing Court session the owner of Newt's cena sought a publican license for a corner hotel at Garp and Aucklani, arguing it would serve travelers and residents. Opponents urged against the hotel, citing potential drinking and impact on local boarding houses, while residents petitioned for the town’s welfare and traffic concerns. The case was adjourned as statements and evidence from The Occidental Hotel and others were reviewed.
In Hobart a man named Armolt faced charges for obtaining £3 by forged promissory notes from A J Hood on 4 July at Beas. The case details involve a Sydney cheque misused to pay for a motor car and accounts at Bank of Australasia. Witnesses described signatures, bank actions, and investigations leading to a committal for trial at the next Quarter Sessions. Additional notes cover prior drunkenness charges and officers detailing statements and travel suspensions.
Mr William Weatherhead of Neroon has died after an illness described as long and trying. The funeral was held on Saturday at the Presbyterian church with Rev J L Parber officiating. Weatherhead was a quiet man who seldom spoke in public but performed many kind acts in the neighborhood. His family endured a long period of sorrow as they recalled his steady support and gentle character.
Fragmented late telegrams describe a tense political scene with plans to form a new opposition group, debates over salaries for opposition leaders, and a government crackdown. Reports mention currency and banking concerns, naval threats, a fatality at Moore Park, and ongoing Home Office measures amid unrest.
An article praises the notable efforts of Secretary Mr. Bdear French in a wartime project. It credits his outstanding achievements and the success of the flagship initiative to his dedicated leadership and decisive actions.
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