100 Years Ago – 17 April 1926

Last Friday evening news was circulated that an 11 year old girl of Mr. D. Crapp (who lives on the opposite side of the river from town [Moruya]), had been lost. The child, who is in the habit, when going home from school, of coo-ee-ing for someone to row her across the river, did so that afternoon. No one coming for her, she walked further along the bank and got Mr. Mehl to take her over. In the meantime, Mr. Crapp crossed over and not finding his little girl, came on to Gundary to see if she was with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin. As she was not there, the distracted father concluded she had been drowned.

A hue and cry then went forth and very many motor car loads of searchers and the police with grappling irons were on the spot. After scouring the place for some time without result, it was decided to go and break the news to Mrs. Crapp. On reaching the house lo and behold there was the child, quite unconscious of the commotion she had caused, playing the piano. The joy of the father and the relief of his friends can well be imagined.

In St. John’s Church [Moruya] on Wednesday morning, the marriage of Miss Gladys, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Foreman, with Mr. Roy Veitch, late of Mogo, was celebrated by the Rev. G. A. Saunders in the presence of many friends of the bride and bridegroom. The bridal party then adjourned to the residence of the bride’s parents, where the breakfast was partaken and the customary toasts honored.

The death of Mrs. Robert McCauley, relict of the late Robert McCauley, of Nelligen, took place Wednesday last. Born 85 years ago Mrs. McCauley was one of the oldest natives of this district, being a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Heffernan, of Yarragee. She leaves four sons and three daughters. The funeral took place yesterday; the remains being interred in the R.C. portion of the Nelligen cemetery.

An inquiry was held on Thursday by the Coroner, Mr. R. J. Anderson, in connection with the death of Mr. Harry Waters, when the following evidence was adduced: – Henry Connell was deposed: I am a crane driver employed at Doman Long’s quarry near Moruya. Henry Waters was my dogman for the last 12 months. I had my boiler travelling first which gave me more clearance and was also much safer; when almost round I heard Waters cry out; I then immediately reversed my machine. I saw Waters on the ground; he was holding his leg and bleeding. I called for assistance. The coroner found that Henry Waters died from shock consequent on wounds received in an accident whilst engaged at the quarry……
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