Mr. Roy Byrne, of Eurobodalla, has purchased a large Ford motor lorry from Mr. Ray, of Bodalla, and will carry on the Moruya-Bodalla lorry service.

Mr. L. D. Hawdon, of Kyla Park, has leased Tuross Estate for 12 months, and has purchased 760 head of sheep from Mr. H. R. McWilliam.

Owing to a severe attack of neuritis, Mr. D. H. Lavis has been ordered by his medical adviser to rest for six months. The cure will, no doubt, be worse than the disease to Kiora’s energetic farmer.

Mechanics’ Institute. The usual monthly meeting of the committee of management took place on Monday night last. Present: Messrs. R. L. Dawson (chair), W. Doyle, F. Knight, L. E. Finch, F. King, L. Bartholomew, W. Jermyn, O. J. Armstrong and Secretary C. Carter. … It was decided to erect a fire extinguisher in the hall and one on the stage. The total cost of the new building was £37. It was also agreed that a time limit be made for the billiard players, for 50 up 25 minutes, snooker 25 minutes, and game of billiards 100 up, 40 minutes.

Turlinjah. (From our Correspondent) The children attending Turlinjah school were given their annual school picnic on Coila Recreation Ground on Friday last. The weather proved all that could be desired, just such a day as one loves to associate with picnics. Visitors attended from Moruya, Bergalia and Bodalla. Lunch and afternoon tea were served by the ladies, and the children treated to fruit and scrambles of lollies by the gentlemen, who also provided the prizes for the races amongst the little ones. In the evening a dance was held in the local hall, which had been prettily decorated by the young people with greenery and coloured streamers.

Nerrigundah. (From our Correspondent) A ball held in the local School of Arts on 3^rd inst. was well attended, the sum of £10 being taken at the door. The hall was neatly decorated with coloured streamers and burrawangs. A prize of £1 was given for the best fancy dress, Miss L. Egen “Target,” being the winner. Miss Egen donated the prize to the funds. Other fancy dresses were worn by Miss Vera O’Toole, “Good Luck,” Miss Pearly Richards, “Irish Colleen,” and Miss Doreen Richards, “Queen of Diamonds.” … The music was supplied by Mr. W. Jessop, his son Willie and daughter Jean, and was all that could be desired. Miss Coppin played some extras and also sang a song that was much appreciated. Mr. W. Sutherland was M.C., and Messrs. Eric Sutherland and E. Jessop attended the door.

Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc.