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The Hatchery: a blog about my adventures in bird watching

Illustration of a bird flying.
  • Making the Headlines Every Week – 100 Years Ago!

    Making the Headlines Every Week – 100 Years Ago!

    A dedicated team at the MDHS Research library compiles weekly abstracts of “News from 100 years Ago” revealing striking similarities to today’s issues and events.

    July 17, 2024
  • 100 Years Ago – 9 October 1926

    100 Years Ago – 9 October 1926

    Richardson and Wrench and M. O’Reilly conducted the sale of Bodalla Estate property on Wednesday. There was a fair attendance, but competition was not keen. The highest bid received being £3,000, the hotel was passed in for private sale. The store, cottage, and the company’s office was knocked down to Mr. W. Connors at £1,150.…

    October 9, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 6 October 1976

    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.

    October 7, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 2 October 1926

    100 Years Ago – 2 October 1926

    Moruya was shocked by the sudden death of Mr. Patrick ‘Pat’ Connors, found collapsed at home. He was 63 years old, known for his dairying and fruit business. His wife and family are mourning. Meanwhile, Mrs. Connors is recovering from shock, and the community is noticing local business developments.

    October 2, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 29 September 1976

    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.

    September 30, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 22 September 1976

    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…

    September 23, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 15 September 1976

    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.

    September 16, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 11 September 1926

    100 Years Ago – 11 September 1926

    Mr. Neate is in Moruya, Mrs. Mundie is the new hotel owner, and local news includes new store manager and golf course opening.

    September 11, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 8 September 1976

    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.

    September 9, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 4 September 1926

    100 Years Ago – 4 September 1926

    Granitetown School erected and postal facilities approved; hospital strained; Mison family move into new cottage; huge crowds expected in Canberra for historic opening of Parliament House; measles epidemic at Bodalla gradually passing.

    September 4, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 1 September 1976

    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.

    September 2, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 28 August 1926

    100 Years Ago – 28 August 1926

    Lantern‑lit fundraiser at Yarragee draws large crowds for games and dancing; new neswpaper “The Canberr Times” to be published; 3 mile bicylcle race won by Eric Fenning; local improvements noted, theatre features THE DARK ANGEL.

    August 28, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 25 August 1976

    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.

    August 26, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 21 August 1926

    100 Years Ago – 21 August 1926

    Mr. A. L. Jeffery delivers stove wood; local updates include hospital operations, new café opening, and concert for charity funds.

    August 21, 2026
  • From Daguerreotypes to Digits!

    From Daguerreotypes to Digits!

    Next month is the 200th anniversary of the first successful photograph. Stay tuned for our upcoming exhibition celebrating this remarkable technology that changed the world!

    August 19, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 19 August 1976

    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.

    August 19, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 14 August 1926

    100 Years Ago – 14 August 1926

    Crane repairs at Breakwater Quarry begin, while tax income reports are requested and a new post office opens in Granite Town.

    August 14, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 11 August 1976

    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.

    August 12, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 7 August 1926

    100 Years Ago – 7 August 1926

    Tiny Tots shop opens; motorcycle admired; injuries in accidents; appendicitis surgery succeeds; Tilba crash; Turlinjah ball held; dangerous road highlighted; theatre shows Shore Leave and Proud Flesh.

    August 7, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 5 August 1976

    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.

    August 5, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 31 July 1926

    100 Years Ago – 31 July 1926

    Butchers’ shops are to close two half-days instead of one half-day as heretofore, electric lighting failed,; Preddey survives serious crash; Egan advocates Bay–Canberra rail; Bodalla children scalded; theatre features Sporting Venus and Broken Laws.

    July 31, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 29 July 1976

    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.

    July 29, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 24 July 1926

    100 Years Ago – 24 July 1926

    Nine stonemasons arrived in Moruya for quarry work. Meanwhile, community news includes achievements, a death, and a royal visit announcement.

    July 24, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 21 July 1976

    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.

    July 22, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 17 July 1926

    100 Years Ago – 17 July 1926

    Mr. F. Jackson plans to reopen a garage, while new shops enhance local aesthetics; sadly, Master Cyril Henry passes away.

    July 17, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 14 July 1976

    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.

    July 17, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 10 July 1926

    100 Years Ago – 10 July 1926

    Mr. Flanagan’s family travels to Sydney; Bartletts return to Kiora; rare trees found; railway proposal discussed; dredges resume work.

    July 10, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 7 July 1976

    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…

    July 8, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 3 July 1926

    100 Years Ago – 3 July 1926

    The content discusses the impact of the new Workers’ Compensation Act on share farmers, a proposed statue of Sir Austin Chapman, local football selections, community playground efforts, and entertainment at the AMUSU Theatre.

    July 3, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 1 July 1976

    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.

    July 1, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 26 June 1926

    100 Years Ago – 26 June 1926

    The content discusses the impact of the new Workers’ Compensation Act on share farmers, a proposed statue of Sir Austin Chapman, local football selections, community playground efforts, and entertainment at the AMUSU Theatre.

    June 26, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 24 June 1976

    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.

    June 24, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 19 June 1926

    100 Years Ago – 19 June 1926

    We regret to report that late on Friday evening of last week, Mrs. J. Buckley, senr., had the misfortune to fall and again sever the tissues of her right thigh which she fractured about eight months ago. The patient was removed to the local hospital, where, despite her weight of years, she is doing remarkably…

    June 19, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 17 June 1976

    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…

    June 17, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 12 June 1926

    100 Years Ago – 12 June 1926

    Dormon Long and Co. offers varied work hours for quarry employees; notable local events include visits to Canberra, health discussions, and a competitive tea for hospital contributions.

    June 12, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 10 June 1976

    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…

    June 10, 2026
  • Jane Duren – Pioneering Aboriginal Advocate and Activist

    Jane Duren – Pioneering Aboriginal Advocate and Activist

    A pioneering Aboriginal activist from Moruya who fought for land rights and education for Aboriginal children in Australia

    June 8, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 5 June 1926

    100 Years Ago – 5 June 1926

    Ailing child, new Moruya paint venture, upcoming golf tournament, dredge progress, pioneer’s death, serious bush accident, and AMUSU Theatre’s latest film program.

    June 5, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 3 June 1976

    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.

    June 3, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 29 May 1926

    100 Years Ago – 29 May 1926

    Big fish caught off the rockss, tragic accident at Batemans Bay, cheese‑factory picnic, hospital fundraiser and AMUSU Theatre’s latest films – The Making of O’Malley and The Rainbow Ranger.

    May 29, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 26 May 1976

    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.

    May 27, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 22 May 1926

    100 Years Ago – 22 May 1926

    Coal strike halts dredge operations; village auction planned; postal note changes announced; notable local death; Amusu Theatre features new performances.

    May 22, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 19 May 1976

    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.

    May 21, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 15 May 1926

    100 Years Ago – 15 May 1926

    Parrots are damaging cornfields, a new blacksmith shop opens, and seven families arrived from Scotland to commence work at the granite quarry.

    May 15, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 12 May 1976

    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.

    May 13, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 8 May 1926

    100 Years Ago – 8 May 1926

    Granite Town School will be built for 50 pupils; a veterans’ club formed; cattle auction held; and Mr. McIntosh passed away.

    May 8, 2026
  • 50 Years Ago – 5 May 1976

    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.

    May 6, 2026
  • 100 Years Ago – 1 May 1926

    100 Years Ago – 1 May 1926

    Granite Town School will be built for 50 pupils; a veterans’ club formed; cattle auction held; and Mr. McIntosh passed away.

    May 1, 2026
  • History Talk – Moruya and the Thai–Burma Railway​

    History Talk – Moruya and  the Thai–Burma Railway​

    Nathaniel Traynor will present on survival and loss experiences of Moruya prisoners of war on the Thai–Burma Railway during WWII.

    April 30, 2026
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