100 Years Ago – 13 March 1926

Every comfort has been provided by Mr. McWilliam for campers at Tuross during the Easter holidays; the ideal resort for fishermen. There is a store where all supplies can be procured and fresh water is obtainable at Tuross House.

Nothing worse in any town in N. S. Wales could be found than the state in which our own main streets and footpaths are, yet no attempt is being made to remedy the evil. Ill-kept streets, broken gates, dilapidated houses and fallen fences are giving Moruya – the town of vast possibilities – an unenviable reputation.

The death of Mr. James Donovan occurred at the local hospital on Monday morning. Deceased, who was born in Bateman’s Bay 72 years ago, had suffered from heart affection for some time. He was for many years one of the district’s biggest road contractors. He acquired a nice little home at Mullenderree where he resided until his family was reared. His wife, who was formerly Miss Bridget Cannon, of Mynora, predeceased him by about 17 years. He leaves four daughters, Mrs. G. Crandle (Moruya), Mrs. J. Magner and Mrs. Cooper (Auburn), Miss Ree (Mynora), and two sons, Desmond and Kenneth, to mourn their loss. The body was removed to the Sacred Heart Church where Mass was celebrated for the repose of his soul. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Tuesday, the remains being interred in the local cemetery. The Rev. Father McCormack officiated at the graveside.

The first carnival of the Swimming Club [Moruya] took place on Saturday last and was very successful. Results: 50 yds Boy’s Intermediate Championship – W. Siddall 1, J. Burke 2; 50 yds Boy’s and Girl’s Intermediate Championship – W. Siddall 1, Sylvia Luck 2; Duck Race – A. Lye 1, A. Bagnall 2; Apple Race – Roy Louttit 1, E. Corbett 2; 50 yds Gents’ Handicap – W. Brierly 1, L. Coppin 2. Mrs. C. de Saxe provided afternoon tea which augmented the funds by £2 8s.

The ballot in the by-election for Eden-Monaro, rendered vacant by the death of Sir Austin Chapman, was contested on Saturday last, and resulted in Mr. J. A. Perkins, Nationalist, who resigned his State seat to enter the contest, being returned by a substantial majority. The day passed off exceptionally quiet in Moruya. Returning Officer, Mr. L. W. Jones, capably managed everything at the Court House. Mr. O. J. Armstrong acted as Assistant Presiding Officer, and Messrs. W. J. Colefax and H. P. Jeffery as Poll Clerks. Mr. D. Moir was scrutineer.

PUBLIC INDIGNATION MEETING – A public meeting will be held in the Shire Hall, Moruya, on Wednesday, 17^th inst., to protest against the delay of the Public Works Department in opening up a channel to the Town Wharf. W. JERMYN.

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