The police have declared war on dogs and intend to strictly enforce the act. Owners are therefore reminded that from to-day there are only 11 days’ grace allowed in which to comply with the law, which distinctly states that every dog over the age of six months must be registered.

On last Saturday morning last Mr. and Mrs. E. Hawdon, Miss V. Armstrong and Mr. C. Irwin set out per motor for Bega to attend the Spring Show. When about five miles this side of Cobargo the steering gear failed to act. Mrs. Hawdon, who was at the wheel, with great presence of mind, applied the brakes. The car swerved off the road over a log, but fortunately did not overturn. The occupants received a severe shock for a while. Mr. Irwin, who had to officiate as a judge of poultry at the show, went on by lorry. After Mr. D. Hearne had placed the car in order, the remainder of the party proceeded on the journey.

Mr. L. T. Jenner has recently made a subdivision of his land at Moruya Heads. The land immediately adjoins the pilot station and has been cut into 29 allotments, all of 66 feet frontage or more. They are splendidly situated, being convenient to the beach and to the river, and the land is easily the best available on the river or at the Heads for residential or week-end purposes.

Mr. Adams has modernized his Hotel Adelaide by having a wireless installed.

The wedding of Miss Madge Donovan, youngest daughter of Mrs. M. Donovan, of Gundary, and Mr. James Honan, took place at the Sacred Heart Church, on Tuesday morning.

Mrs. Carden, the capable business hostess of the Hotel Moruya, has had, through the local agent, Mr. Weatherby, a Lister electric lighting plant installed. The light, 52 bulbs in all, being switched on to every part of the premises. The large illuminant in the front of the building considerably enhances the appearance of that part of the town at night.

The sympathy of their many friends is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Shepherd, of Broomham, in the sad loss they have sustained through the death of their only child, Muriel. The baby, who was only 11 months old, took ill on Saturday, and was brought into the Moruya Hospital the following day in a very low state. Although Drs. McCreadie and Quilter were unremitting in their attention, the little one died subsequent to an operation. The body was taken to Nelligen for burial. Constable Lee, brother of Mrs. Shepherd, accompanied the sorrowing parents.

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