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Moruya’s Eastern Settlements: Mynora, Newstead, South Head
Discover the fascinating history of Moruya’s eastern settlements in this…
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Remembrance Day – 11 November 2025
On this day at the 11th hour of the 11th…
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The Mystery of the Missing Cannon
The Rover met its fate in Broulee Bay in 1841,…
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Moruya’s Devastating Flood of May 1925
Never in the history of Moruya has such a disaster…
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Rare Message in a Bottle Found on Bingie Beach – 100 Years Ago!
In 1925, a bottle with an 1877 sailors’ message was…
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Granite Town: Honoring a Legacy Carved in Stone
A massive quarrying operation started 100 years ago – supplying…
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GUNDARY & YARRAGEE
Discover local history, from quirky tales to farming advice and…
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Moruya Examiner – New Mini-Exhibit
The Moruya Examiner, established in 1864, has a rich history…
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Unveiling Culinary History: The Authentic ANZAC Biscuit
ANZAC biscuits, originally hardtack, were a durable military ration with…
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Signing the Harbour Bridge Contract – An Important Moment in History
The contract to construct Sydney Harbour Bridge, was signed in…
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Olive Constable: Newspaper Editor and Businesswoman
Olive Constable defied the norms of her era to become…
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Family History for Beginners Workshop – Moruya Library
Thurs 24 Aug, 10.30-noon. Celebrate Family History Month and join…
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Book Launch – Bergalia, Meringo & Bingie – Sat 5 Aug
Saturday 5 August, 1pm-2pm
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The Rectory & The Postmaster’s House
Two books reveal the secrets of 2 very important buildings…
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Assigned: Convicts who came to Broulee Moruya District
Lives of convicts assigned to the Broulee Moruya region, or…
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News from 100 years ago – 3 June 1922
The “Daily Telegraph” says that Tilba Tilba is the home…
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News from 100 years ago – 27 May 1922
Messrs. E. de Mestre and G. E. Siddall notify in…
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News from 100 years ago – 20 May 1922
OWING to a cyclonic disturbance, which greatly disorganised shipping, the…
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News from 100 years ago – 13 May 1922
DONNELY BROS. slaughtered a prime cow last week end, fattened…
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News from 100 years ago – 6 May 1922
QUAIL season opens May 15th, closes August 31st. Lieut.-Colonel Hurley…
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Leo De Saxe – Moruya’s First ANZAC ?
Leopold Franklin De Saxe, a Moruya resident, volunteered for WWI…
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News from 100 years ago – 22 April 1922
NAROOMA was well patronized again this year by long distance…
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News from 100 years ago – 15 April 1922
The Sydney show is said to excel any of its…
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News from 100 years ago – 8 April 1922
P.P. BOARD ELECTION. – Messrs. H. J. Thomson, H. J.…
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News from 100 years ago – 1 April 1922
DEATH. – A child named Davis, aged 2 years, died…
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Moruya granite and the Harbour Bridge
On 19th Jan 2022 the Sydney Harbour Bridge will be…
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