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100 Years Ago – 13 February 1926

Mr. W. Jermyn has been appointed inspector of barber’s shops throughout the Shire. Successful in the recent examinations were Joyce Mills who gained admission to Wollongong High School, and Alan Keating, who gained admission to the Sydney Technical High School. The bush fires on Monday were indeed disastrous to Mr. James Ball, who had his…
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100 Years Ago – 6 February 1926

Our Shire President, Mr. T. Flood, and party, had a splendid time among the finny tribe at Bingie last Friday. About 40 edible fish, including nine-pound schnappers, bream, trevally and flathead were landed in a few hours. The Police Station at Nerrigundah has been removed to Bodalla, where all official business will be transacted in…
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100 Years Ago – 21 November 1925

Messrs. Rupert and Mark Whelan were successful in obtaining their cheese making certificates at Bega dairy science school. The young men belong to the Whelan family, for so long associated with Bodalla, and it was in the Estate that they first saw curd. Mr. T. Cooper, who believes in keeping his properties in a good…
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100 Years Ago – 31 October 1925

Action is now being taken against motorists whose cars do not bear the regulation number-plate – white lettering on a black background. Already many cars have passed through Moruya en route to Melbourne for Cup Week. It is anticipated that the number of visitors to Melbourne will be greater than any previous year. We regret…
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100 Years Ago – 10 October 1925

A deputation representing the residents of the Moruya district waited on the Shire Councillors on Wednesday morning and placed before them the necessity of putting the South Heads Road in good order before the summer traffic, and of extending it to the beach. The matter was most favourably received and a £ for£ subsidy was…
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100 Years Ago – 5 September 1925

Cons. C. Love was thrown from his horse at the Heads on Thursday evening, receiving slight concussion. Mr. J. D. Ward has generously offered to take the Scout boys and equipment to Broulee where they will pitch camp for the holidays this month. On Sunday last a number of Moruyaites – Messrs. H. J. and…
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100 Years Ago – 29 August 1925

To augment the funds of the Hospital Ball, a euchre party and dance was held in the Mechanics’ Hall last Tuesday. Considering the extreme cold and boisterous wind during the evening, a good number of our charitable friends braved the elements to assist in a good cause. Mr. C. de Saxe had charge of the…
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100 Years Ago – 15 August 1925

Mining in this district at present is just at its lowest ebb. Francis’ Hill, Dwyer’s Creek, owned by G. Gordon and Edwards, is the only lease at present working in that part. A party of speculators have visited the field. Her friends will be sorry to learn that a serious accident befell Mrs. Flanagan, senr.,…
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100 Years Ago – 8 August 1925

Mr. C. Johnston has purchased the shop and two storied house in which he lives in Vulcan St. from Mr. A. F. Emmott. Trawlers are operating freely along the coast between Moruya and Narooma, in consequence of which rockhoppers are having a slow time. We are pleased to announce that Jack, second son of Mr.…







































