Category: 100 Years Ago

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.…

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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…

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.

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

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.

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

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

A long-felt want in Moruya is being supplied by Mr. Alfred Heideman, who has opened a watchmaking and jewellery repair shop in the premises next door to the Premier Butchery. On Wednesday last a pretty wedding was celebrated at Mogo by the Rev. E. E. Ashby (Methodist) when Mr. Ormond Sidney Veitch was married to…

Lost girl sparks major search; wedding celebrated; district pioneer dies; quarry accident inquiry finds worker fatally injured.

University proposal raised; cyclist dangers noted; quarterly vital statistics issued; Canberra motor trip reported; football club formed; home improved; quarry accident kills worker.

Barty Turner lands huge jewfish; diverse migrants arrive; new garage underway; local moves noted; town improvements planned; cheese award; Granitetown expanding; school proposed; theatre program advertised.

The untimely death of Rev McKay, H J Thoson auctions land at Mulleneree and grateful quarryman.

Tuross Head offers excellent camping amenities, while Moruya faces neglect in public infrastructure. A local figure, Mr. James Donovan, recently passed away, and a successful swimming carnival was held.

Mr. Bate addresses school improvements, diphtheria cases rise, fire devastates Nerrigundah, and community efforts to aid affected families.

Jack Watson qualifies for Sydney Technical High; respected elder dies; Moruya Show succeeds; many prizes awarded; theatre program and community thanks noted.

Heat creating records, bush fires at Nerrigundah and Moggendoura, rain badly needed, commencement of work on the Tuross River bridge

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…

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…

Mr. Louttit received a medal for his participation in the 1924 British Empire Exhibition, highlighting local achievements and community news.

Mr. Hellams mourns his wife’s death, while local tourist spots thrive; community events highlight residents’ connections and farewells.

Explosives used for road repairs, Constable Mair recovers from an accident, and community events highlight local activities in Nerrigundah.

The Eight Hours Act enforces a 44-hour work week; a tragic drowning occurred, and local statistics and community events were also reported.

Christmas traffic surged on the South Coast, with record beach visitors and local incidents highlighting community updates and tourist attractions.

Local businesses are being painted for Christmas, while community events include forming a Boy Scout Troop amid recent deaths.

Colt killed by suspected bullet; circus praised; pioneer W.R. Smith dies; shire boundary change considered; council elections held; theatre and job advertised.

In November, Eurobodalla Shire Council distributes wages to 66 men, while Mogo witnesses a tragic fatal fire involving an 88-year-old.

Housewives can now use ice chests again, Mrs. Rose passed away, new shops are being built, and events occurred at Bateman’s Bay.

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…

ChatGPT said: Elections underway; serious accident at Mullenderree; hotel upgrades; press veteran remembered; Narooma injuries confirmed; and a well-attended Bateman’s Bay wedding.

ChatGPT said: Popular girl winner announced; students praised; Queen Street improved; two survive car crash; Narooma beats Nerrigundah; Bodalla hosts exams and ar

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…

Eight tenders sought the 2-acre Church St. lease, with Mr. Louttit winning at £17 5s per year. Numerous community updates included property developments and tragic deaths.

Mr. Needham and Mr. Martin completed the Post Office painting, while a whale was captured, weddings announced, and events held.