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Discover Your Family’s Story
Explore your family history with our extensive collections, online resources and knowledge
Discover Your Family’s Story
Explore your family history with our extensive collections, online resources and knowledge
Jane Duren – Pioneering Aboriginal Advocate and Activist
A pioneering Aboriginal activist from Moruya who fought for land rights and education for Aboriginal children in Australia
Read moreLooking Back – This Week in History
Rediscover the headlines, people and events that shaped the region, from everyday life to extraordinary moments in our community
100 Years Ago – 14 August 1926
The work of re-erecting the crane, which was accidentally destroyed by fire last week at the Breakwater Quarry, has commenced.…
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50 Years Ago – 11 August 1976
$2m for Wagonga Breakwaters, community aid after house fire, Dalmeny lit up with new street lights, and American Graffiti now…
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Moruya’s Eastern Settlements: Mynora, Newstead, South Head
Discover the fascinating history of Moruya’s eastern settlements in this engaging new book by Shirley Jurmann.
Read moreLooking Back – This Week in History
Rediscover the headlines, people and events that shaped the region, from everyday life to extraordinary moments in our community
100 Years Ago – 7 August 1926
Tiny Tots shop opens; motorcycle admired; injuries in accidents; appendicitis surgery succeeds; Tilba crash; Turlinjah ball held; dangerous road highlighted;…
Read more50 Years Ago – 5 August 1976
Surf club meeting called for swimmer safety; hospital auxiliary reports successes; major woodcut, local deaths, phone upgrade, and The Hindenburg…
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Love Letter Found on Moruya Beach After 30 Years at Sea
A simple love letter, cast upon the sea, travelled across time and distance to resurface…
From Dairies to Bananas
Shirley Jurmann’s latest book details the agricultural history of Mynora, showcasing diverse farming efforts, particularly…
The Pink Gates
The Pink Gates in Moruya have historical significance, serving as landmarks for locals. Originally built…
The Mystery of the Missing Cannon
The Rover met its fate in Broulee Bay in 1841, but one curious item—the ship’s…
Preserving Our Heritage for Over 50 Years
Preserving Our Heritage for Over 50 Years
- Making the Headlines Every Week – 100 Years Ago!
- Emmott House Verandah – Declared Open
- Emmott House – MDHS & Rotary Work Together
- Photographic Prints – Alchemy with Eggs
- In Praise of the Humble Home Movie – Preserving Personal Memories
- Cased Photographs – Reflections on a Process
- The Emmott House – Heritage-Listed Home of the Museum
- Preservation of the 1887 Moruya Town Map
People & Places
Local Industry