Mr. J. Keyte had the misfortune on Wednesday to lose his promising 4-year-old colt, Coolview, by Coolotta – Moruya Lass. The animal was turned out in a paddock to get a drink, and shortly after was found with one of its knees shattered, and it was immediately put out of its misery. The injury is supposed to have been caused by a bullet.

Eroni Bros. and Barton’s Circus opened here on Thursday night, when over 300 people witnessed a very good performance by the troupe, the particular features being the sensational flying trapeze act, the tight rope walking, the trick ponies and mule, and the high jumping dog. The show is one which we can pass on to our Southern friends as worthy of patronage.

A pioneer resident of the Araluen district, Mr. W. R. Smith, died at his residence, Gundary, on Sunday last, at the ripe old age of 87 years. Deceased, who was a native of England, arrived in Australia when a boy. He resided at Araluen for a number of years, and many were the interesting stories he could recount of the balmy days of the golden valley when 37 hotels opened their doors to the thousands of men who delved for earth’s precious metal. A few years ago, he came to live in Moruya where he was tenderly nursed in his declining days by his daughter Miss Smith and son Mr. A. Smith, assisted by his married daughter, Mrs. J. Coppin, jnr. His wife predeceased him two years ago. The funeral took place on Monday, the remains being interred in the Methodist portion of the Moruya cemetery.

The Dept. of Lands is considering the transfer of certain land, comprising Yourie, Illawambra, and Wandella, now in Eurobodalla Shire, to Mumbulla Shire and have been in consultation with the two Shires concerned. Both Councils are agreeable to the proposal.

The triennial election of Councillors for A and D Ridings of the Eurobodalla Shire took place last Saturday and resulted as follows: – Riding A, Alfred H. Annetts (Bateman’s Bay) 69; Michael Ryan (East Lynne) 59; informal 29. Riding D, Robert J. Anderson (Moruya) 33; Carl C. Mitchell (Narooma) 25, inf. 5. Messrs Annetts and Anderson have therefore been duly elected. They join those elected unopposed: – Mr. H. J. Mallon, B Riding; Mr. T. Flood, C Riding; Mr. H. J. Bate, E. Riding; and Mr. C. Gough, F Riding.

WANTED. A GIRL for the Kitchen or House. Apply – MRS. J. KING, Commercial Hotel, Moruya.

Amusu Theatre. Pictures Wednesday 16^th. Buster Keating in The Three Ages, a big comedy. Also Bebe Daniels in Unguarded Women. Comedy and news.

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