Mr. “Barty” Turner landed a 37½ lb. “Jewie” near the Moruya bridge the other night. Another large fish of the same species broke the hook and left the dangerous vicinity.
Australians should soon be able to speak all languages. Amongst the passengers on the “Kephee,” which arrived in Sydney last week were Russians, Greeks, Syrians, Spaniards, Jugo-Slavs, Czecho-Slavokians, Dalmatians, Italians, Indians and Frenchmen.
The contractor Mr. Mordant has commenced the work of erecting a fine new garage for our enterprising townsman, Mr. A. H. Weatherby, at the corner of Vulcan and Church Streets. When the building has been completed it should be one of the most up-to-date garages on the Far South Coast.
Messrs. J. Buckley, snr. and jnr. have leased their farm at Mullenderree. The former will reside at Gundary and the latter will open a hairdressing saloon in one of Mrs. Flynn’s new shops. The lessee, Mr. Payten, with his bride, who came from Victoria, took over the farm on the 1st inst.
We always note with pleasure any movement to enhance the appearance of our town and suburbs. Mr. W. J. Stephens of “Redleaf,” [19 River St. Moruya] is entering upon vast improvements to his property. On his recent purchase at Mullenderee he intends to make extensive alterations. At the corner of Thomas and River Streets, Gundary, he is having a fine comfortable house erected by Mr. Preddey, and later on contemplates putting up another cottage on his land in Queen St., Gundary.
Congratulation to Mr. H. J. Parbery, Manager, Moruya Cheese Factory, on gaining first at the Royal Show for pasteurised cheese.
The near future will see the population of Granitetown considerably increased, as it is expected that some 70 new arrivals will shortly be making their appearance in the already well-peopled village on Pompey Point. The contractors are speeding up work in the village and expect to have 24 4-roomed houses completed in time for the new arrivals to assume immediate occupation.
The Education Department is at present dealing with the proposed construction of a school at the Quarry and the ultimate enrolment at the new school will be considerable. A Granitetown Progress Association has been formed, and with Mr. A. Gerrard as Secretary, has already done good work towards the advancement of the village. The Shire Council is directing much activity in getting the Quarry road in trafficable order, as the necessity for this has been long felt.
AMUSU THEATRE. Richard Barthelmess and May McAvoy in the Enchanted Castle, a beautiful romance. Also, Anna Nilsson, Lewis Stone, and Shirley Mason in The Talker, a big drama. Also, comedy Kick in High Life.
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
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