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Newspaper
Bega Budget
Location
Bega, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1909
Page
2
Donkin's lenient adjournment sparks criticism as supporters demand action. The Prime Minister faces pressure to advance his program or risk a barren record and potential resignation or early appeal to the country. Opposition accuses the government of yielding to unattractive tactics.
A fragmentary budget item from a Saturday issue mentions a financial page with a partial list and stray phrases. The readable text includes references to a Pam tithe piece and a Nerney of ronpelmide, suggesting a local fiscal note or column item.
The piece criticizes Prime Minister Deakin for not using parliamentary closure to counter opposition stonewalling that blocks government business. It notes Labor opposition delays, promises of defense and finance measures, and pressures for timely constitutional actions before the Christmas recess and upcoming elections. The writer argues a decisive use of rules is needed to push through a long policy agenda.
Boga police court praises a minor deposi tion clerk on the typewriter and reports on inspectors under the Pure Fools Act. Friendly Societies parade for Buyo Hospital, while Municipal Council backs a shire land reserve project near the Brogo River. Updates include Canberra visit insights, a Cooma grammar school progress report, hospital activity, dairy stock judging, and community notices across Manaro and adjacent districts.
A lively performance of the popular comedy Little Lord Fauntleroy is directed by Miss Ruby Davies with Miss Annie Weatherhead. The cast impressed the audience with clever delivery and Cameo moments as flowers and applause crowned the end. Many performers stood out including Miss Trudy Davies and Mrs EB 8. The night showcased versatile acting and support from Archdeacon Owens and Miss Dagher, with proceeds aimed at funding a new organ for St. John’s.
The Municipal Council struggles to secure a suitable nightsoil depot site at Tarraganda Park amid opposition from landowners and the Lands Department. Health Board pressure prompts a full site review, with seven to eleven potential blocks examined and a recommendation for an early inspection by a health officer. The council, facing obstruction, votes to adopt the health committee report and waits for Health Department action.
In Major's Creek at Braidwood on Monday the inquest into Danis Lan dis s death revealed domestic strife and a dramatic confession by his 13 year old daughter Maggie. She testified she used a gun to shoot her father after threats against her mother. The gun kicker and a facial scar were noted as circumstantial details.
The article discusses Labour representation shifting from wage earners and manual workers to professionals and white-collar workers. It notes changing times, with Parliament now reflecting theoretical knowledge of workers’ yearnings and aspirations, as new aspirants emerge from professional and urban backgrounds.
Sydney reports state and federal tension as ministers seek early control of the capital issue. A motion in the Senate urged the government to cover expenses of the Australian Agricultural Implement Manufacturers Union for tariff enforcement. Discussions touch on interest rates, freight charges, and party dynamics affecting federal labor policy. An engineer, James Thirbor, faced theft charges in West Australia. The South Australian government questions Victoria on limiter territory reach.
The report outlines Peary's North Pole journey with a 40 day shipward leg and a 20 day return, marking April 6 as the party’s pole date and noting a drowned companion near Cape Columbia. A May letter from Peary references Cook’s support at Mirh depot and Eskimo training. Also covered are Lord Kitchener's India farewells, UK financial moves against service firms, and boxing results with Johnson leading all rounds.
Cricket practice starts today and delegates meet at the School of Arts tonight. Milne's trotting lion Medlow Bath is in Moruya for a show. Locals plan a Married v Single match. Moruya shows and races may be separated this year. Military sports slated for 29th at Bega Showground during encampment. Bega team travels to Bibbenlake with a halt at Cathcart. Pambula and Bega troops accept a life match at Bega range on 2 October. Ranges listed. Goward and Warren to be present.
A garbled piece mocks a self styled polar explorer Dr Gook with exaggerated equipment and alcohol claims A Wednesday public verdict favors the cast of a show and questions a legal amateurs company The text also comments on Lord Beresford and the Duke of Wellington with pointed political digressions in a dated tone
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