A meeting of parents and all those interested in the newly-formed troop of Boy Scouts will be held in the Mechanic’s Hall on Tuesday next, 14^th inst., at 7.30 p.m.

On Tuesday Mr. Roy Byrne brought in by lorry a load of 40 turkeys to the order of Mr. G. E. Siddall. The prime gobblers were reared by Miss Maggie Murphy, of Tuross River, who is said to have a beautiful flock of these birds.

At 4.30 p.m. on the 3^rd inst., the I.S.N. Co’s. steamer Bermagui, which was swept over the retaining wall by flood waters on 26^th May, was safely taken through the opening made in the wall. The work of making the channel through had been carried out by Mr. D. Skehan and his gang and divers, with the assistance of the steamer’s winch. A large number had congregated at the wharf to witness the performance but many were disappointed, as everything being favorable, operations were carried out before the appointed time. As the boat was being moored to the wharf “Three Cheers” were given the popular skipper, Captain Jackson, and the acting mate, Captain Richardson. Immediately rockets were fired from the boat, and again at night. Captain Cuthbert, chief surveyor of the Sydney Marine Underwriters’ and Salvage Association Ltd., supervised operations. The master informed our representative that the vessel had not suffered any damage.

Deep regret was expressed here on Saturday last, when it became known that Mr. Charles Brook, of Buckenboura, had died that morning. Deceased, who was a native of Jamberoo, had reached the good old age of 80 years. Driving a bullock dray from Milton over 40 years ago, Mr. Brook penetrated the primitive forests of Buckenboura to work for Mr. F. W. Cork. It was here that this stalwart Australian made his home, and its due to his remarkable energy and grand pioneering work that Buckenboura Estate is what it is to-day. … He is survived by a widow (his helpmate for 50 years), four sons, Arthur, Robert, Lester and George, and two daughters, Mesdames Corrigan and Backhouse. One son, Fred, paid the supreme sacrifice in the Great War.

Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc. If you are interested in history why not join us and become a volunteer at the Museum or our library. Check us out at https://www.mdhs.org.au and our blog https://blog.mdhs.org.au.