Category: 50 Years Ago

Eurobodalla Shire Council faces court action for rejecting a Surfside airstrip; Ron Chesher retires from SLSC; locals support the Parsons family after a fire.

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.

$2m for Wagonga Breakwaters, community aid after house fire, Dalmeny lit up with new street lights, and American Graffiti now shoing at Moruya.

Surf club meeting called for swimmer safety; hospital auxiliary reports successes; major woodcut, local deaths, phone upgrade, and The Hindenburg screening.

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.

Council approved eight shops in Tuross, with future plans for a service station, hotel, and factory at Bodalla, amidst community concerns.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

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.

The regatta featured a dramatic boat sinking, while local sports and a theatre event highlighted community activities in Narooma.

The regatta featured a dramatic boat sinking, while local sports and a theatre event highlighted community activities in Narooma.

Eurobodalla Shire Council plans drainage improvements amid farmer protests; new conference center opens at Bateman’s Bay, and Moruya’s football team wins.

Moruya Hospital expands to 45 beds, Eurobodalla Shire approves caravan park, and new historical society formed for Clyde River.

Teachers and parents in Narooma demand action on a new high school while community events and thefts impact local businesses and facilities.

Teachers and parents in Narooma demand action on a new high school while community events and thefts impact local businesses and facilities.

Clive Flack Car Sales received council approval for a new venture, while vandalism damaged Narooma’s clock and a pre-school meeting was successful.

A river dredging project by developer John Belich is stalled over a silt royalty dispute, impacting a proposed caravan park.

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…

Bridge over Tomago River will be completed next month and Soylent Green is at the movies – Living and Loving 50 Years from Now!

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.

New route from Batemans Bay to Moruya through Rosedale, Mossy Point and Broulee – expected to have a dramatic impact on coastline development.

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!

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!

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!

Wild West on show at the Mardi Gras, while Moruya Surfers ride the waves at the Kiama Surf Carnival

Show your tricks at the Moruya Rodeo, or snap up a second-hand Kingswood for $1850!