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Who was the best looking man in the district – Clarrie or Clive?
Featured image: Vulcan Street Moruya looking south, c.1920 Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 25 September 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society BEST-LOOKING MAN.– The committee in charge of the best-looking man competition in connection with the approaching C.E. Bazaar, announce that the seven leading names are:- Geo. Brown, Clive Burke, J.R.…
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A Snowball Tea and disgusting habits – part of the news from 100 years ago
Featured image: Kiora Bridge, 2015. Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 18 September 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society PICNIC.– Wednesday, 29th inst., has been set apart for the holding of a picnic in aid of the C.E. Snowball Bazaar. The rendezvous will be under the oaks near the Kiora bridge, the…
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News from 100 years ago – 11 September 1920
Featured image: Moruya River Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 11 September 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society CLOSURE OF RIVER.– It will be remembered that about 12 months ago through a petition signed by the leading anglers and others, the Moruya River above the bridge was closed against net fishing. A few…
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Is the mental capacity of women equal to that of men? A debate in the news 100 years ago
Featured image: The girls at Moruya Public School at this time. They were presumably impressed by Rev. Fulton’s lecture – see the last article.. Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 4 September 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society DEBATE.– A better attendance favored the newly formed Debating Society on Tuesday…
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Should bachelors be taxed? This debate featured in the news 100 years ago
Featured image: Former Eurobodalla Shire Chambers, Campbell Street Moruya Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 28 August 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society DEBATE.-What proved to be a successful debate took place in the Shire Hall on Tuesday night, the subject being the taxation of bachelors. Mr. Dawson occupied the…
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Narooma is ‘en fete’ at the grand Catholic Ball
Featured image: The Narooma Kinema, formerly the Narooma Soldiers’ Memorial School of Arts. Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 21 August 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society NAROOMA (From our Correspondent). On Friday night last Narooma was en fete. The occasion being the grand Catholic Ball, which has so long…
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A Ford Service Station established at Narooma – and other news from 100 years ago
Featured image: Bank of NSW, Vulcan St, Moruya Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 14 August 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society R.S.S.I.L.A.:- Mr. S. Fitzpatrick advertises in our business column that a meeting will take place this afternoon for the purpose of forming a Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial…
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‘Sweet Nerrigundah’ and other news from 100 years ago
Featured image: Presbyterian Church, Evans Street Moruya, 2016. Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 7 August 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society Hospital Ball 25th August. Horse sale 4th Sept. Red Cross Meeting on Tuesday next. Meeting to form debating society on 11th inst. Narooma R.C. Ball Friday next, 13th…
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Ball season in a busy town – news from 100 years ago
Featured image: Residence of the original Bodalla Public school Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 17 July 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society SUMMARY Hospital Ball 25th August. FROSTY mornings. SUNSHINY days. SNOWBALL teas. OYSTER lease application. MOGO Catholic Ball 6th August. HOSPITAL BALL 25th August. CONVENT BALL 17th September.…
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WANTED – A GOOD GIRL AND OTHER NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO
Featured image: Rectory, Bodalla. 2016. Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 31 July 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society FISH GOING TO WASTE.– Mr. H. Whitehead, who has just returned to Sydney from a trip for fish along the South Coast, states that at Narooma he saw a wonderful exhibition of…
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News from 100 years ago – 24 July 1920
Featured image: Major’s Creek Cemetery, 2014. Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 24 July 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society SALE OF PROPERTY.– H. J. Thomson reports the private sale of Mr. M. McMahon’s compact little dairy and agricultural farm to Mrs. J. Heffernan and Mr. A.F. Emmott conjointly. This…
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A glorious country? A debatable article and other news from 100 years ago
Featured image: Kiora Public School’s class of 1922 Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 10 July 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society A GLORIOUS COUNTRY. Thus an exchange: “New South Wales is a glorious country, bounded on the north by taxes, on the south by strikes, on the east by…
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Sugar shortages, low rascals, a shamrock and other news from 100 years ago.
Featured image: Wallace St., Braidwood April 2013. Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 3 July 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society LIGHTEN OUR DARKNESS.– The Braidwood Municipal Council has adopted a small lighting scheme for the town. Our Shire Council evidently does not believe in “Letting their light so shine…
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A dastardly act by some silly coots – and more news from 1900 years ago
Featured image: Coman’s Mine, Nerrigundah Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 26 June 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society SHEEP MOVING.– On Wednesday part of the big mob of sheep, which left Cowra in September of last year passed through Moruya. There were 4000 head when they started on their…
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Fish Oh! – and other news from 100 years ago
Featured image: A ledger from the Moruya Cheese Factory showing the daily record of milk and cheese. – now in the MDHS archives. Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 19 June 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society MILK.- Our local suppliers are obtaining the splendid price of 1/- per gallon…
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No luck for Mr Luck – and other news from 100 years ago.
Featured image: C. Irwin seems to be an earlier version of Gordon Warren, a moruya man who won many prizes for his poultry. Cups, trophies, plaques and ribbons won by mr Warren are in our museum’s collection.. Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 12 June 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical…
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Shire-wide news from 100 years ago – 9 May 1920.
Featured image: A pipe from our collection – currently in the parlour of the museum. Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 29 May 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society THE ANTI TOBACCO CAMPAIGN. A TIMELY WARNING. Prohibitionists often deny that there is any intention of teetotal extremists to attack the…
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Death, destruction and silver mining – some of the news from 100 years ago
Featured image: Moruya Post Office, cnr Campbell and Page Street. Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 5 June 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society PRESENTATION.—At the service in the Kiora Church on Thursday even-last an interesting little ceremony was witnessed when Miss Nella Parbery was made the recipient of a…
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One hundred years ago a bridesmaid wore ‘a confection of champagne crepe de chine… with a smart black hat’.
Featured image: Ryan’s Club House Hotel, Queen St, Moruya c.1920s. Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 22 May 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society RYAN—SKEHAN At the Sacred Heart Church, Moruya, on Wednesday, the wedding of Mr. Harold Albert Ryan, late 5th Light Horse Regiment, youngest son of Mr. George…
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The demolition of an old landmark and other news from 100 years ago
Featured image: The Moruya Court House, Vulcan St, Moruya Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 15 May 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society COURT HOUSE FENCE.- Mr. Brogan received a telegram from contractor Veitch, who is at present in Sydney, stating that he had interviewed the Works Dept. and they…
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Boats, dredges and punts as well as other news from 100 years ago
Featured image: The ‘Archimedes’, a dredge that was working on the Moruya River in the 1890s. Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 8 May 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society PUNT WIRE BROKEN.- Traffic across Wagonga River was held up for a short time on Tuesday through the Wee Clyde…
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100 Years Ago – 1 May 1920
RETURN THANKS.- We desire to return our very sincere thanks to all those who so kindly assisted in the publication of the “Examiner” during the family’s absence at the bedside of the proprietor, Mr. R. H. Harvison; also thanks to all sympathetic enquirers and to our brother pressmen. SOMETHING SPECIAL.- The Australian Kinema Picture Company…
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Stolen money and a ‘Maiden Hunt’ – News from 100 years ago.
Featured image: Sapper Fred Hutchlings of Bergalia. Fred was an engineer in Palestine when this photo was taken. Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 17 April 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society CONSCIENCE MONEY.- The postal authorities have received a packet posted at the Moruya Post Office, containing £10 in…
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Have you become a keen jigsaw puzzler during your social isolation?
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“Local government is an utter failure” says an irate ratepayer from Moruya
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 10 April 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society OPEN COLUMN – It must be distinctly understood that we are not responsible for the opinions expressed by our Correspondents. To the Editor “Moruya Examiner.” Sir, – Should the Moruya Progress Association wish to become a…
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The editor’s ”’I told you so”, the ‘new’ Country Party and other news from 100 years ago
Featured image: Queen St. Moruya looking westward from Vulcan St. Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 20 March 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society VOTING TO-DAY. No matter how disgusted the electors may feel with our politicians of the past, it is their bounden duty to go to the poll…
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‘Square minded’ folk talk prohibition and other news from a hundred years ago
Featured image: Section of our ‘Milk: the river of life’ exhibition. One of the highlights was an alpha Laval separator. Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 13 March 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society ILLNESS.– Mrs A. Sebbens, post-mistress of Mogo has been seriously ill and confined to her bed…
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‘WANTED. A USEFUL GIRL’ and other news from a hundred years ago
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 28 February 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society LAND SALE. R. H. Harvison reports having sold the Robb Estate situated at Buckenbowra, to Mrs W. F. Robb, at the reserve price. HOTEL CHANGE. Mr Martin Keating has leased his hotel for seven years to…
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High Class Bull and other news from one hundred years ago – 28.02.1920
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 28 February 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: SALE OF COTTAGE.- Mr George Barling has sold his comfortable cottage in Church Street to Mr Geo. Spence, the sum paid, we understand, being £500. HIGH STANDARD.- About 600 teachers in the service of the Education Dept. hold…
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‘Pommies’, dairy cows and other news from 100 years ago – 21.02.1920
Featured image – Methodist Church, Page Street, Moruya ( now the Uniting Church) Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 21 February 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: “POMMIES.”- A recent visitor from Sydney remarks on the preponderance of the English accent to be heard on the trams, beaches etc. The Australian,…
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Moruya wins at cricket- thanks to the bowling of B. Coppin
Featured image : Cricketers from Moruya c.1910. Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 14 February 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: ANNUAL SHOW. Now that the annual racing three day’s Carnival, which precedes the show, is over, it is the duty of every resident of the Eurobodalla Shire to bestir him…
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King’s weather for the Moruya Annual Races – News from 100 years ago
Featured image: The dredge Antleon at Quarry Wharf – see letter below. Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 7 February 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: LETTER Parliament House December 29 1919 To: C. Carter Esq Hon. Sec. Progress Ass. Moruya. Dear Friend, – I enclose copy of letter sent…
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One hundred years ago the Moruya Examiner announced a meeting for those who desire the smashing up of machine politics. More proof that history is cyclic.
Featured image – Turlinjah Public School Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 31 January 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: TURLINJAH Q.C. – Mr M. Walsh the popular teacher at Turlinjah Public School, has kindly handed us the names of his pupils who were successful in passing the Q.C. Examinations,…
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Nothing…has a more exhilarating effect on one’s nerves than the sound of a good brass band – News from 100 years ago.
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 24 January 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: PONY RACES. – Owners are again reminded that nominations for the Moruya Pony Club’s important big prize day’s racing, which takes place on the 4th proximo, close with Secretary, Mr. J. Hansen, this Saturday. No less a sum…
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The palatial Hyland’s Hotel, Narooma and New Years Eve ‘celebrations’- news from 100 years ago today
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 17 January 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: POLICE COURT. – At Moruya Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. Shropshire, P.M., two local lads were convicted of celebrating the New Year to the detriment of others, viz., by daubing carbide over doors, gates and animals,…
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Torrential Rains, the Moruya Cup and a Golden Wedding – News in the Moruya Examiner on 10 January 1920.
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 10 January 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: Washing, Ironing and Cleaning: The undersigned is open for engagement for the above work by the day. A. Barling Campbell Street next door to Post Office. TORRENTIAL RAINS. – On last Saturday afternoon, following distant rumbling…
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Seasons Greetings to all
The Moruya District Historical Society extends greetings to all members, volunteers and supporters for Christmas 2019. The Society appreciates the support and interest of the local community and welcomes new members and supporters. The Museum will be open and our Genealogy office available for family history enquiries on the following dates in January. The Gene…
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The Saucy Kate Jazz Rag Hits Moruya – News from 100 years ago
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 13 December 1919, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: THE JAZZ CRAZE. – We are in receipt from the publishers, Chapmans, Sydney, a copy of the new Saucy Kate Jazz Rag, the most popular society hit of the season. XMAS FAIR. – Our readers are…
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Moruya was blessed with over 5 inches of rain in one week!
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 6 December 1919, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: TERRIBLE AFFLICTION. – A shocking tragedy occurred at Kyogle on Sunday morning, when three children – Bertha Amy Arnett (16), Eva Maude Arnett (13) and Francis Ernest Arnett (11) – were drowned in the Richmond River.…
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The Ultimate Sacrifice – News from 100 years ago, 27.04.1919
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 27 April 1918, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE – – News was received on Thursday that Private Charles Morris, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Morris, of Narooma, had paid the supreme sacrifice. – Private W. J. Robinson, of Bergalia, is…
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A week of accidents – news from a hundred years ago, 15.03.1919
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 15 March 1919, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: MOTOR ACCIDENT – Owing to the steering gear going wrong, the mail car from Bodalla, driven by Mr. R Mehl, bumped into a culvert and got somewhat damaged, the front axle being strained. CAR BURNT –…
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A Happy and Prosperous New Year To All – News from the Moruya Examiner 100 years ago
Featured image: Former Eurobodalla Shire Chambers, Campbell Street, Moruya Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 4 January 1919, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: MODERN TIMES – The past ten years or so have revolutionised living for the dairymen, those who are able to avail themselves of modern conveniences. A dairy…
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Featured Publication – Moruya Pioneer Directory
Give your family history research a great boost in 2019 by buying the updated version of the Moruya Pioneer Directory. This brilliant resource, now in Cd form, includes 5 pdf files. 1. Moruya Pioneer Directory 2018 (This is an updated version of the original Pioneer Directory by Kay Fensom Boyce). 2. Parish of Moruya Map…
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1918 winds down in the Moruya Examiner
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 28 December 1918, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: NAROOMA SPORTS – A Soldier’s Memorial, to be erected in the local School of Arts, is the laudable object the patriotic residents of Narooma have in view by holding the day’s Sports on New Year’s Day,…
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Seasons Greetings!
What would Christmas be without the much loved symbols of the season – the decorated Christmas tree, gift giving, Christmas crackers (bon bons) and Christmas cards? These symbols all became immensely popular during the Victorian era. By 1900 Christmas was the biggest celebration in the British, and therefore Australian, calendar, The first Christmas card was…
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Modesty must be preserved at all costs!
One of the most striking exhibits in the Moruya Museum’s current exhibition Highlights of the Moruya Museum is this side saddle. Fran Hassall, one of our volunteers, chose this striking object to display and wrote the text, and the title, for the object’s label. The exhibition, featuring objects ranging from a ball gown, an 1861 school…
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Mardi Gras Mayhem Wrap Up
MARDI GRAS MAYHEM WRAP UP What an incredible exhibition! Visitor numbers and profit are the usual indicators of an event’s success. Mardi Gras Mayhem was certainly successful on both counts. However, perhaps a better measure of the exhibition’s success was the obvious pleasure felt by visitors when looking at photos that brought back so many wonderful…
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Moruya “Wedding” – Mardi Gras, January 1967
Featured Image: A float at the 1967 Mardi Gras Note: This is not a photo of the “wedding”. Moruya “Wedding” – Mardi Gras, January 1967 A “wedding” involving many Moruya personalities took place at the Moruya Mardi Gras in January 1967. The following is a report from “The Moruya Advertiser” of 11thJanuary 1967: The marriage…
