To augment the funds of the Hospital Ball, a euchre party and dance was held in the Mechanics’ Hall last Tuesday. Considering the extreme cold and boisterous wind during the evening, a good number of our charitable friends braved the elements to assist in a good cause. Mr. C. de Saxe had charge of the tournament, the first prize – a cheese – being won by Mrs. A. Ison, and the second – a bottle of perfume – was secured by Miss P. Connell. After a liberal supply of choice refreshments had been served, dancing, under the capable mastership of Mr. C. de Saxe, was indulged in. The music was generously contributed voluntarily by Misses M. Parbery, A. Chewying, R. Allabin, and Messrs. P. Carden and J. Heffernan.

Mr. D. Cameron, headmaster of Tilba Tilba school, and an enthusiast in wireless, is in full sympathy with the idea of radio in schools. While visiting Tilba our representative was informed that a motion had been passed sometime ago by the Parent’s and Citizen’s Association, “that a receiving set be purchased for the school,” but that the matter was allowed to stand over owing to the radio educational sessions being discontinued. As these sessions have now resumed, Tilba Tilba will probably have a set installed at the school.

The basic wage has now been fixed at £4 4s per week for males and £2 2s 6d for females.

Mr. James Turnbull, of the Criterion Hotel, who knows a good animal at sight, intends trying Joylotta on the race-tracks in Sydney. For this purpose the genial “James” is sending the crack South Coast sprinter to Bermagui next week, for shipment to Sydney. As the horse leaves under the care and supervision of that able trainer “Billy” Simon, it is safe to assume that Joylotta will give good performances at Randwick and elsewhere. When he is ready we may look for his name among the big guns in Thursday morning gallops.

A competition to select a “Queen” for Narooma is to be organised shortly. Three well-known ladies have been chosen to represent various sections of the community – and no doubt a fairly large sum of money will result from the carnival and collections.

Nicholas Bastic, better known as “Nicholas the Greek,” died on Thursday night at the local hospital, aged 74 years.

A Committee meeting of the Moruya Poultry Club was held on Monday night last in the Shire Hall at which were present Messrs. R. Whittaker (chair), C. Irwin, W. Simpson, D. Irwin, F. Toose, and Secretary H. P. Jeffery. The object of the meeting was to discuss the advisability of reconstructing the Club. A motion was carried and officers and committee elected. Mr. F. Toose was appointed acting Secretary.

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

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