Very great sympathy is expressed for Mr. J. Hellams, of Pebbley Beach, and erstwhile of Moruya, in the severe loss he has sustained through the death of his wife on Monday, after undergoing an operation at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Deceased, who was the sister of Mrs. J. Bourke and Mr. A. Ison, of this town, leaves a young family of five daughters and one son, the eldest being only 15 and the youngest 4 years of age. Besides those mentioned, she is survived by two other brothers, Messrs. V. Ison, of the I.S.N. Stores, Bateman’s Bay, and Albert Ison, Queensland.

That the Moruya Heads is increasing its popularity as a holiday resort is more than evident by the fact that over 100 tourists and local towns-people have been camped there during the past few weeks. Over a score of cars can be seen parked at this pretty spot on Sundays. The vast improvements made by the Shire Council (assisted by public subscriptions) on the road leading thereto is, no doubt, a big factor in so many patronizing this convenient resort.

Dorman Long’s steamer, The Sir Dudley de Chair left Thursday with 29 dimensions of stone, and crushed granite, for the North Shore Bridge.

Mr. and Mrs. C. Donnelly have removed from Campbell Street and taken up residence in Mr. Davis’ premises in Vulcan St., where they intend to open tea-rooms.

Mr. S. Kimpton, of Moggendoura, who recently went to Sydney suffering from a bad hand, has been operated on, when, unfortunately, it was found necessary to amputate the member.

The death occurred on Monday morning of the 10-months’ old son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Pike, of Gundary, the cause being larynx diphtheria. The patient had only been admitted to the local hospital the previous day.

Mr. and Mrs. John Bate, lifelong residents of Tilba Tilba, were tendered a monster farewell and presentation with a handsome silver tea and coffee service prior to leaving for their new home in Bodalla. Mr. Hapgood, who presided at the farewell, said he had known Mr.  Bate for 40 years, knew him when the hills and dales of Tilba were covered with virgin scrub, which the pioneer settlers had converted into prosperous and happy homesteads. These were the people who made the road and the going easy for their successors of to-day – the Bates, the Secombes, Keirs, Pooles, Latimers, Crapps, Neguses, Fosters, and others. These were a band of settlers of whom any district could feel proud, and none of them was more prominently associated with district progress than their guest, Mr. John Bate.

Amusu Theatre. TONIGHT, SATURDAY – Two big features, One Year to Live and Old Dad. Also, Kidding Uncle.

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