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50 Years Ago – 6 October 1976
Fishermen protested for better facilities in Bateman’s Bay, while a local reverend collapsed and later died. New salon opened in Moruya.
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50 Years Ago – 29 September 1976
The Bateman’s Bay Emergency Helipad was inaugurated by Commodore Gordon Jervis with a Navy helicopter landing as the first event. Funded by the Rotary Club, it serves emergency cases and other helicopters, costing around $1,500. Additionally, Cr. Ken Mackay was re-elected president of the Eurobodalla Shire Council for another term.
50 Years Ago – 22 September 1976
The Moruya Park Management Committee gave its formal approval last week to a plan for the future development of the Park. The showground has been re-arranged so that the football field and the rodeo area are separate. Removeable fences will allow rodeo activities to be staged without damaging the football field. The priority is to…
50 Years Ago – 15 September 1976
The Moruya Mardi Gras faces cancellation due to organization issues, Moruya Chamber of Commerce encouraging store owners to plant flowers, water spout sighted off the coast and Bay residents lobbying ABC for improved radion reception.
50 Years Ago – 8 September 1976
Moruya Surf Club offers a resuscitation training program; Dalmeny’s Book Club opens, and Kiora Bridge construction delays persist.
50 Years Ago – 1 September 1976
Eurobodalla Shire Council faces court action for rejecting a Surfside airstrip; Ron Chesher retires from SLSC; locals support the Parsons family after a fire.
50 Years Ago – 25 August 1976
Eurobodalla Shire Council faces court action for rejecting a Surfside airstrip; Ron Chesher retires from SLSC; locals support the Parsons family after a fire.
50 Years Ago – 19 August 1976
Road upgrades sought, new Nelligen boat‑ramp light planned, Council resists Congo Pt park closure, quarry supplies flood‑work rock, Towering Inferno now showing at Moruya Theatre.
50 Years Ago – 11 August 1976
$2m for Wagonga Breakwaters, community aid after house fire, Dalmeny lit up with new street lights, and American Graffiti now shoing at Moruya.
50 Years Ago – 5 August 1976
Surf club meeting called for swimmer safety; hospital auxiliary reports successes; major woodcut, local deaths, phone upgrade, and The Hindenburg screening.
50 Years Ago – 29 July 1976
Southern Cross sign destroyed; Parsons family home burned but all saved; two local deaths noted; health centre relocated; theatre showing Return of the Pink Panther.
50 Years Ago – 21 July 1976
Council approved eight shops in Tuross, with future plans for a service station, hotel, and factory at Bodalla, amidst community concerns.
50 Years Ago – 14 July 1976
Debbie Pitt married Laurie Pearce, Adelaide Hotel was renovated, Alice Austin prepared for Olympics, Jack Crapp died aged 101, and local artist Peter Fatches comic to be published.
50 Years Ago – 7 July 1976
Mr. John Nash, the Chief Executive Officer of the Bateman’s Bay Hospital has reported the compulsory retirement by age of Mrs. U. I. Lawrence as a Director of the hospital. Mrs. Lawrence has served for twenty-four years and in that time has rarely missed a Hospital Board meeting. Late last Wednesday motor cyclist Michael James…
50 Years Ago – 1 July 1976
Mr. Bill Truer announced the Narooma District Trotting Club’s track approval. Moruya Cemetery faces neglect, with maintenance costs discussed. Mr. Hutchings, a notable local builder, recently passed away.
50 Years Ago – 24 June 1976
Mr. Bill Truer announced the Narooma District Trotting Club’s track approval. Moruya Cemetery faces neglect, with maintenance costs discussed. Mr. Hutchings, a notable local builder, recently passed away.
50 Years Ago – 17 June 1976
The Police Bowls Day at Moruya Golf Club raised over $1,000 for Moruya Hospital’s special equipment. A wreck piece found by Mr. Luck may be from the 1897 Kameruka shipwreck. The Moruya Lions Club gifted a portable wheelchair to the Red Cross. A fisherman was rescued from an island, and the District Poultry Show is…
50 Years Ago – 10 June 1976
Through an example of self-help, it would seem that the residents of Bateman’s Bay will soon have a lending library opening to borrowers two days a week. The response to the recent canvass of interest in the establishment of a library in Bateman’s Bay has been encouraging and the Community Library will be open in…
50 Years Ago – 3 June 1976
John Kornfeld YMCA Camp opens, notable death and wedding reported, McCauleys survive second near‑fatal incident, and Moruya Theatre screens two feature films: Aloha, Bobby & Rose & Class of 44.
50 Years Ago – 26 May 1976
The regatta featured a dramatic boat sinking, while local sports and a theatre event highlighted community activities in Narooma.
50 Years Ago – 19 May 1976
The regatta featured a dramatic boat sinking, while local sports and a theatre event highlighted community activities in Narooma.
50 Years Ago – 12 May 1976
Eurobodalla Shire Council plans drainage improvements amid farmer protests; new conference center opens at Bateman’s Bay, and Moruya’s football team wins.
50 Years Ago – 5 May 1976
Moruya Hospital expands to 45 beds, Eurobodalla Shire approves caravan park, and new historical society formed for Clyde River.
50 Years Ago – 30 April 1976
Ted Briggs of Golden Fleece station reduced petrol prices to protest depot discounts and later withdrew his advertisement after supply threats.
50 Years Ago – 23 April 1976
Moruya man survives fishing boat incident; river dredging concerns arise. Local historical society finalizes museum purchase and promotes tourism.
50 Years Ago – 16 April 1976
Moruya man survives fishing boat incident; river dredging concerns arise. Local historical society finalizes museum purchase and promotes tourism.
50 Years Ago – 9 April 1976
Frank Sutherland honoured for lifelong swimming service; store robbery investigated; museum library highlighted; local death noted; new manager appointed; bowling event successful.
50 Years Ago – 2 April 1976
Construction of Narooma Bar breakwater begins soon, addressing safety concerns for fishermen and boaters after numerous rescues and drownings.
50 Years Ago – 26 March 1976
Construction of Narooma Bar breakwater begins soon, addressing safety concerns for fishermen and boaters after numerous rescues and drownings.
50 Years Ago – 19 March 1976
Bridge rebuild announced after floods, park committee formed, wedding celebrated, bushfire brigade retained, and surf lifesaver injured in boating accident.
50 Years Ago – 12 March 1976
Teachers and parents in Narooma demand action on a new high school while community events and thefts impact local businesses and facilities.
50 Years Ago – 3 March 1976
Teachers and parents in Narooma demand action on a new high school while community events and thefts impact local businesses and facilities.
50 Years Ago 25 February 1976
Clive Flack Car Sales received council approval for a new venture, while vandalism damaged Narooma’s clock and a pre-school meeting was successful.
50 Years Ago – 18 February 1976
A river dredging project by developer John Belich is stalled over a silt royalty dispute, impacting a proposed caravan park.
50 Years Ago – March 1974
Surfers to be segregated from swimmers, but Council having difficulty finding and paying beach patrols Nelligen Public Shcool up for auction Councillors say no to a motion requiring them to declare interests Readers want improvement in the Moruya-Sydney Air Service, with flights costing nearly double those from Canberra-Sydney Advertorial – cheerful and efficient service is…