Mr. P. Flynn, secretary of the local branch of the Agricultural Bureau, informs us that a Government veterinary surgeon is expected here shortly to investigate into the cause of bone chewing amongst the cattle in this district.

On Wednesday last Miss Emily I. Veitch, of Mogo, was married to Mr. Albert Ingold, of Milton, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. S. A. Pill in the Mogo Methodist Church. A sumptuous wedding breakfast was afterwards partaken of at the residence of the bride’s mother.

Campers at Congo during the holidays report excellent fishing results, particularly at night.

A tender has been accepted for the supply of poles for the Northanga-Nelligen telephone line, and the work of construction will be commenced as soon as sufficient poles have been delivered.

Now that we have a roomy and up-to-date office in which postal business can be transacted, the Dept. should throw the old kerosene lamps onto the scrap heap and install a gas lighting system. All our enterprising business, as well as many private people, years ago discarded kerosene for a modern illuminant, so why should our postal officials be compelled to carry old smelly lamps from one table to another. A new clock is also a much needed necessity at the local office. Now, Progress Association, these wants only require to be brought under Sir Austin’s notice and the matters would be accomplished.

The death of Mr. G. E. Hanscom, whose illness we reported in our last issue, took place on Tuesday morning. Deceased, who was suffering from bronchial asthma, was admitted to the local hospital only the previous week, his condition then not being considered serious. His demise, therefore, came as a shock to his immediate friends. Mr. Hanscom was born at St. Thomas’, West Indies 67 years ago, and has resided in this country for over 30 years. At one time he carried on the business of bootmaking at Cobargo, later moving to Mogo. Finally he settled down in Moruya, where he successfully carried on the same trade. He was a much travelled man, having followed the seafaring life during the early part of his life. He was a very well read man and could converse on almost any subject. … Deceased was buried on Wednesday with full Masonic honors, the highest service ever held in Moruya. Besides Mr. Godfred Hanscom (the elder son Ollie having predeceased him some years ago), deceased leaves three grown-up daughters to mourn their loss.

Note: According to his naturalization papers he was born in Hjorring, Frederickhaven, Denmark

PUBLIC NOTICE – The workers interested in the painting of the Centennial Hall are requested to attend a meeting to be held in the hall on TUESDAY NIGHT, 13th January, at 8 p.m. – A. McINTOSH, Caretaker.

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