The Southern Star was the only locally-published newspaper in the late 1900s. It was both an important source of community news, and an outlet for local advertising – read more
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…
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50 Years Ago – 20 February 1974
Bridge over Tomago River will be completed next month and Soylent Green is at the movies – Living and Loving 50 Years from Now!
50 Years Ago – 13 February 1974
Naders opening on Ford Street; auto parts manager needs a place to rent; and snap up a holiday home in Batehaven for $18,000Naders opening on Ford Street, auto parts manager needs a place to rent, snap up a holiday home in Batehaven for $18,000 and grab a counter lunch at the Pearly Shells.
50 Years Ago – 7 February 1974
New route from Batemans Bay to Moruya through Rosedale, Mossy Point and Broulee – expected to have a dramatic impact on coastline development.
50 Years Ago – 30 January 1974
Council concerned about State plan to resume land for coastal conservation While State Goverment is concerned about the lack of low-cost housing initiatives particularly for young people. Everything goes up . . . but Hector’s prices GO DOWN – get a perm for $6!
50 Years Ago – 23 January 1974
Oil Shortage Hits Local Surfboard Enterprise Meanwhile you can drown your sorrows in a bottle of Cold Duck from Emmott’s for just 99 cents!
50 Years Ago – 16 January 1974
Win a Holden Torana – Rotary is selling tickets to raise money for its War Memorial Scholarship Foundation – 2,500 tickets to be sold at $2 each!
50 Years Ago – 9 January 1974
Wild West on show at the Mardi Gras, while Moruya Surfers ride the waves at the Kiama Surf Carnival
50 Years Ago – 2 January 1974
Show your tricks at the Moruya Rodeo, or snap up a second-hand Kingswood for $1850!
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