Although beacons have been placed to mark the holes in Malabar Bridge and the deep ruts on parts of the road leading to the Dormon, Long’s quarry, two cars recently received damages through the bad state of the thoroughfare.

It is rumored that owing to the high cost of building material and rate of wages that the Nelligen hotel, which was destroyed by fire some months ago, will not be rebuilt.

The police and the impounding officer, Master Henry Rose, son of Sergeant Rose, rounded up about a dozen head of stray stock on Wednesday and placed them in custody until the toll was paid. Another muster was made on Thursday, and amongst the “arrested” were some of our leading townsmen’s “Daisies.”

At last after a long period of lethargy, Moruya may look forward to some life. Excellent progress has been made with the preliminary work at the granite quarry, and it is expected that something interesting will appear in the immediate future. Preparations are being made for the establishment of a huge steel crane, and necessary surveys for the laying of railways are being carried out. Pile driving in connection with the big wharf commenced this week. Soon Dormon, Long’s own steamers will be assisting the “Narani” in scraping the bottom out of our river. It is proposed to establish what is known in the old country as a “Garden City.” This consists of comfortable dwelling for the use of the Company’s employees, who will be expected to pay a small rental. There will be a big dining-room for the use of a hall where all classes of recreation may be indulged in. It is also proposed to run a supply store on a co-operative basis. We are lead to believe that the Moruya Quarry is a permanent work and will not cease operations at the completion of the North Shore bridge.

A tourist who had been camped at the Heads was driving across the Moruya bridge on Tuesday, when he espied a black snake gracefully reclining on the sun’s deflector of his motor. Mr. “Billy” Turnbull, who was nearby, quickly sent his snake-ship into that state from which no reptile returns.

Bateman’s Bay. (From our Correspondent) Mr. Fenning has been busy during the week repairing and cleaning the boiler in preparation for starting the sawmill next week; The tourists have been rather downhearted with the continued damp weather. Mr. Miller has the Bay View Hotel full each day, and likewise Mrs. Ryan at “Blandford House.”; Nelligen and Bateman’s Bay cricket teams played a match on Saturday and after a close game the Bay won by a few runs.

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