100 Years Ago – 18 July 1925

Mr. H. Ball, of Mullenderree, is the latest to have his name added to the list on the telephone exchange.

The American fleet – that section visiting Sydney – will pass Moruya Heads on Wednesday next, 22^nd inst.

Crossing over a piece of ground on which the recent flood left a heavy deposit of silt, Mrs. Harry Lavis, jnr. of the Burra, had the misfortune to slip and break her wrist.

At the Police Court on Monday morning before Mr. P. Mills, C.P.S., Arthur Gerrard and Eric Buchanan were each fined 30/- in default 7 days for riotous behaviour in Vulcan Street on Saturday night.

Through the flood having left the old house unfit for habitation, Mr. G. Mitchell is having another erected on his property at Wamban for Mr. E. Collett. Mr. A. H. Preddey, who has the contract, has already commenced the work of construction.

Mr. K. Fowler sprang a surprise on the majority of those who attended the “Carter Farewell” by the appearance of his fine troop of Boy Scouts in their brand new uniforms. Mr. Fowler was highly complimented for his organisation and for the keen interest he takes in our young boys.

Mr. H. Lavis’ new commodious cottage, which he is having erected in place of the one damaged by the flood, is nearing completion under the expert workmanship of Mr. Nes Christensen.

Sir Austin Chapman has been informed by the P.M.G. in regard to the establishment of a telephone office at the residence of Mr. P. R. Backhouse, Currowan Creek, Nelligen, that approval has been given for the necessary work to be carried out and for the establishment of the desired telephone office under the name of Currowan Creek Upper.

Mr. A. H. Preddy and family have moved into their fine new and commodious house at the corner of Page and Murray Streets. The building, which is a two-storey one, is composed of concrete bricks. It contains 11 spacious rooms with a 7ft hall. Water is laid on through-out, and it is lighted by a Delco electric plant.

Mr. P. Mylott had a narrow escape from death on Wednesday evening. After having the gas generator cleaned out and the container refilled with carbide, Mr. Mylott was placing it into position, when there was a terrific explosion and a ball of fire ascended. Mr. Mylott was thrown a considerable distance away. He is still suffering from shock and severe burns to the arms, his face being also scorched. His son “Rick,” who was standing ten yards away, was in a semi-conscious state for a while. Mr. Mylott cannot account for the explosion, as there was not a naked light anywhere in the vicinity.

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