Moruya Examiner – New Mini-Exhibit

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   Shirley LOUTTIT

   May 28, 2024

   You might be interested in this obituary for a long time employee of the Moruya Examiner

   Frank Toose. Issue date 16th September 1959 Passing of Mr Frank Toose As briefly stated in our last issue, Mr Frank Toose passed away in the Moruya District Hospital on Wednesday of last week. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon to the C.of E. portion of the Moruya cemetery, the Rev J. Tetlow conducting the service in the church and again at the graveside. Born in Moruya 75 years ago, “Chub” as he was familiarly known to his large circle of friends, was a son of the late Mr and Mrs Henry Toose. When 14 years of age, he commenced work at the old “Examiner” office, as a compositor and he worked in this capacity for over half a century, and in his prime could set or “dis” a column of type as good as any man in the State. He learned the hard way, when each man had his quota to do, and often when the fish were biting or the rabbits were plentiful, would work all night with candles to provide light so that he could be with his pals next day. After working for some years as a printer in Moruya, he moved on to Sydney, where he worked at various jobs, including chauffer, bowling green keeper, and in a ham and beef shop, and taking a run over to New Zealand for a time. However in 1923, he returned to Moruya, and again settled down as a compositor. Ample proof of his integrity was the fact that he remained in this position for over 25 years. “Chub” was a very keen amateur artist, many of his paintings winning prizes at various shows. He was a good marksman with either gun or rifle, and won several medals on the Bergalia rifle range. The bird life and river scenes he noticed during his hunting and fishing trips, he often depicted on to paper, fine work such as the hackle or wing bars of wild ducks and the “lyre” of the pheasant being his masterpieces. Perhaps no man in this district knew more about flowers and plants, and as a nurseryman he will be greatly missed by those who like to grow a few plants. In 1937 he married Mrs E. Kelberg, who survives. Although not experiencing very good health, she faithfully cared for her husband during his illness of over twelve months, and he was only admitted to hospital a few days before his death. To Mrs Toose we extend our sincere sympathy.

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   Shirley LOUTTIT

   May 28, 2024

   Another obituary for a long time Examiner employee

   Obituary from Moruya Examiner. Issue date 8th June 1972 Roland Mervyn Louttit Tribute to Roly Louttit A chapter in the Shire’s newspaper and printing industry history came to a close with the death of Roland Mervyn Louttit. Roly, as he was known by all, passed away at his home in Campbell Street, on Thursday morning at the age of 61, after suffering from a lengthy illness. Roly and his wife Marie had recently handed over their printing business to their son Bill, which they had owned since 1948. Born in Moruya in 1910, Roly lived the whole of his life in the town. At the age of 14, he took his first steps into the printing world, when he joined the staff of “The Examiner”. He worked under such owners as Harvison, Constable, Wilson and finally Stewart. In 1948 Roly and Marie branched out on their own and established a small printing plant at the rear of their Campbell Street home. (Should be Luck Street. They later moved to Campbell Street – Shirley). At the time, printing machinery was expensive and hard to come by, but Roly knew his trade inside out and eight years later they were in a position to establish their own newspaper, “The Advertiser”. The first edition rolled off the press in 1956. They conducted the newspaper for 13 years with the help of their son Bill, until it was sold in 1968. Roly taught himself the trade of hand and machine compositing, and a unique feature of his plant was a linotype with a gas operated melting pot. This plant is still in operation. This machine was a far cry from the days when he was required to set each letter of every word by hand, in the early days of his career. In his younger days, Roly was a keen football fan, and he was always on the sidelines to rally on his home team, either at home or away. An excellent runner in his youth, Roly took part in athletic carnivals on many parts of the coast and was a member of a relay team which remained unbeaten for many years. He had a lifelong love of horses, and was at one time a jockey, riding the South Coast circuit. This was Roly’s main relaxation away from the smell of printer’s ink. Roly also took part in show jumping events at many shows. He and Marie were married at the historic All Saints Church, Bodalla in 1938. They had two children, Bill and Shirley (Mrs Jurmann). For many years Roly bred fowls which won prizes at shows in Canberra and the Sydney Royal, as well as locally, on numerous occasions. Roly was proud of the distinction of having been awarded one of the first bronze medallions by the Moruya Surf Club in 1935. His son Bill later went on to gain his bronze medallion from the same club (and later grandson Craig Louttit – Shirley). Roly served as a member of the club up until the beginning of World War II. He is survived by his wife Marie, son Bill and daughter Shirley, grandchildren Brett, twins Fioan and Timothy Jurmann, and Julie and Craig Louttit, as well as sister Minnie (Mrs C. Wiggins, Thirroul), Jack (Moruya), Vic (Brisbane), Daphne (Mrs A. Noble, Gerringong). A large number of family and friends gathered at St John’s Church of England on Saturday morning to pay their last respects to Roly. The funeral cortege was one of the largest ever seen in Moruya and will be a lasting tribute. It has been a personal privilege to have known Roly since my arrival in Moruya only in 1970 and it is with sincere regret that I write this final salute to a respected gentleman and an acknowledged tradesman. – G. Schofield

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