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Present at a meeting of the Moruya Progress Association in the Shire Hall on Tuesday: – Messrs. G. Mitchell (chair), C. Johnson, O. J. Armstrong, S. Ryan, C. Cheeseman, G. Hanscom and Secretary C. Carter. …
A long discussion on the placing of an electric light at the Police Station corner ensued. It was decided to write to the Postal Dept. and ask permission to carry electric wires on 3 telegraph poles in Queen St. from Mr. Hanscom’s shop to Irwin’s corner. It was decided to write to the Shire Council asking (1) if necessary steps could be taken to have the steps at the wharf fixed up; (2) suggest to have the public baths near the hospital repaired for the use of bathers during the coming summer; (3) that the footpath in front of Mr. McIntosh’s residence in Queen St. be attended to.
The dance in aid of the Tennis Club on Thursday night was well attended despite the hurried arrangements for same. During the evening the result of the Queen Competition was announced, when Miss Gwen Jeffery was declared the winner by a majority of 250 votes, having secured 750, whilst Miss Ena Carden scored 500.
Tilba Flower Show. The annual flower show, in aid of the Church of England, was held at Tilba on the 27th of October.
Messrs. H. J. Bate and R. Hapgood were the energetic secretaries to the successful function. The gross takings amounted to £80. Following are the awards: – Section 1 – Flowers. Judge, A. H. Costin; steward, Mrs. Hoyer. Basket of flowers, Mrs. H. J. Bate; bowl of roses, Mrs. H. J. Bate; vase carnations, Mrs. H. J. Bate; vase sweet peas, Mrs. H.J. Bate; vase Iceland poppies, Mrs. H. J. Bate. …
Section 3 – Food. Judge, Mrs. Livingstone; Steward, Mrs. Sampey. Lamington cake, Mrs. O’Keefe; orange cake, Beattie Harper; passion fruit cake, Mrs. R. Read; caramel cake, Mrs. S Turnbull; rainbow cake, Myrtle Milne; sponge cake, Miss Read; home-made loaf, Mrs. Valance; puff pastry, Mrs. Turnbull.
Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc. If you are interested in history or genealogy why not join us and become a volunteer at the Museum or our library. Check us out at https://www.mdhs.org.au
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