A baby girl of Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd, of Shallow Crossing, died on Friday and was buried at Nelligen the following day, Rev. E. E. Ashby (Methodist) officiating at the graveside.
The new proprietor of the Criterion Hotel, Mr. Andy Morgan, is making a bold bid for the tourist trade of Moruya. Already he has started to thoroughly renovate the building, and he has now let a contract for the installation of a very up-to-date electric lighting plant, and also for the painting of the interior of the hotel. As the hotel is ideally situated for a tourist house, the new proprietor should get a fair share of the traffic during the coming season.
In aid of Miss Dorie Coppin’s queen candidature, a carnival dance, at which all wore jazz caps, promoted by Mrs. L. Walker, was held in the Centennial Hall on Tuesday night. There was a fair attendance and a happy time spent under the mastership of Mr. C. de Saxe. Miss Kurz and Mr. Buckley supplied the music, and the ladies provided choice refreshments. The “Mystery Man,” (Mr. Artie Walker) was guessed by Mrs. E. Mulhall, the prize being a trip to Nowra.
Mrs. W. Rose, of the Moruya Pilot Station, has the distinction of being the owner of the first Whippet car in this district, having purchased one through the local agent, Mr. F. Jackson.
North Narooma had a mild sensation on Thursday when Driver Ford, in a Studebaker car, went down the hill onto the punt, through the gates, and into the river. Fortunately, the driver managed to get free of the car and was quickly rescued. The motor, which was being taken by Ford from Nowra to Bega for a buyer, was afterwards dragged ashore by a number of willing helpers and Mitchell Bros.’ lorry. We have not heard the cause of the accident.
Nerrigundah. (From our Correspondent) There are now about 70 tons stacked at Latty’s claim. The shaft is down 40 feet and a winze 25 feet. Rich gold is showing in the bottom. Water is getting very short in the creek and rain will be much needed before any quantity can be crushed.
Mosquito Bay. (from our Correspondent) The Mogo Tennis Club met the Mosquito Bay Tennis Club on Mr. J. Sebben’s Court at Mosquito Bay on Saturday. The former came out victorious by 6 sets to 5. After an enjoyable afternoon’s tennis, the Mogo club lunched on the beach, and in the afternoon, were entertained by a willing band of workers at afternoon tea.
Amusu Theatre. Tonight – THE CONFESSIONS OF A QUEEN, a mighty drama. Also, ALONG CAME RUTH, a big comedy that will make you roar with laughter.
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