A deputation representing the residents of the Moruya district waited on the Shire Councillors on Wednesday morning and placed before them the necessity of putting the South Heads Road in good order before the summer traffic, and of extending it to the beach. The matter was most favourably received and a £ for£ subsidy was promised on all money offered. All willing to assist, either with cash or labour, are requested to hand their donations or offers to the Shire President, or to L. T. Jenner immediately, and the work will be carried out forthwith.

A meeting of those interested in forming a Swimming Club was held on Wednesday night. There was a fair attendance. After some discussion it was decided to allow the election of officers stand over till next meeting, owing to the fact that some of the leading sportsmen of the town were unavoidably absent. We understand that the Public Works Committee has decided to leave 100 yds (instead of 50 yds) of the swimming hole, but will fill in the town end. The condition of the dressing sheds at the heads was brought under the notice of the meeting and it was suggested that new ones be erected higher up the beach. This was left for the next meeting to decide. As the season is here a full attendance of both senior and junior enthusiasts is requested at the Shire Hall at 7.30 p.m. sharp on Monday to finalize matters.

The first Moruya Boy Scout Troop held their initial annual camp at Broulee during the Michaelmas Vacation. Ten Scouts with their Patrol Leaders A. Keating and R. Clark, and Troop Leader Buckfield, of the Croydon Troop (Surrey, England) under the supervision of Scoutmaster K. Fowler, made the trip. By 3 p.m. on Saturday, the 26^th Sept., four tents kindly lent by Messrs. R. N. Bull, A. W. Constable, J. D. Ward and Scout Edsea, could be seen pitched in a very secluded spot near the beach. The week passed far too quickly for the boys. The beach and sandhills, with swimming, fishing and target shooting took up the greater part of the day. The camp was run on very strict lines to ensure the welfare of the boys and no one left the camp without permission. To prevent molestation from bandicoots and possums, watches were kept each night – hours being 1^st watch 9 p.m. till 2 a.m. – 2^nd watch 2 a.m. till 6 a.m. This rule like all others were rigidly adhered to, and every boy took his watch in turn – under the stars.

LOST – A WHITE LINEN TABLECLOTH, between “Braemar” and Milne’s residence. Reward on returning to Mr. S. Louttit or to this Office.

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