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From Dairies to Bananas
Shirley Jurmann’s latest book details the agricultural history of Mynora,…
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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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Raise a Glass to Moruya’s Pubs!
This exhibition celebrates the town’s four surviving pubs while also…
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The Pink Gates
The Pink Gates in Moruya have historical significance, serving as…
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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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Private Raymond Bishop of Nerrigundah (1895-1916)
A pocket knife symbolizes the story of Private Ray Bishop,…
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Book Talk: Ballara – A Natural History
Join Michael and Sarah Guppy on 10 May at Moruya…
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Author Talk: The Scotland Letters – Dreams, Hopes, and Struggles
Author Talk The Scotland Letters – Beverley Irving and Christine…
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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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MDHS Spring Fete – Saturday 5 Oct
Looking for a unique shopping experience? Head to the Spring…
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A Golden History: The Story of National Wattle Day
National Wattle Day celebrates Australia’s unique flora, symbolizing unity, resilience,…
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Taking Flight – Birds of Eurobodalla
Our Science Week photo exhibition features stunning bird photographs by…
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Local Olympic Hero has a Birthday
Today is the Horse’s Birthday 1 August – and time…
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Making the Headlines Every Week – 100 Years Ago!
A dedicated team at the MDHS Research library compiles weekly…
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Its EOFY Time!
One hundred years ago 30th June 2024, editor Constable issued…
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History Talk: Australian Colonial Poet Charles Harpur
Authors Paul Eggert and Chris Vening will discuss their new…
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Moruya Examiner – New Mini-Exhibit
The Moruya Examiner, established in 1864, has a rich history…
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Lest We Forget
Over 500 men and women, born in or with family…
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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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Quilt Raffle: Celebrate Craftsmanship and Generosity
The MDHS is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for…
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2024 – Another year of show memories!
Many turned up at the 2024 Moruya Show this weekend…
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Dr. Hugh Mackay: Remarkable Surgeon & Ambulance Pioneer
Born in Kempsey in 1894 as one of ten children,…
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Living in the 70s – New Series from the MDHS
Living in the Seventies - a new series highlighting extracts from…
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A Woman’s Lot
Special Exhibition – providing a captivating peek into the lives…
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The Pain of Paying Tolls – 150 Years Ago
If you find toll roads confusing and inconvenient spare a…
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Emmott House Verandah – Declared Open
A crowd of around 50 people gathered at the Museum…
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Mullenderee Matters
The story of early European settlement on the north bank…
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Emmott House – MDHS & Rotary Work Together
Built in 1875, the heritage-listed Emmott House has certainly withstood…
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A Stich in Time – Quilt Raffle
Imagine wrapping yourself in a cozy hand-crafted quilt. Now, you…
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Double-Dipping Debs – Young and Not So Young
By ShirleyJurmann Back in 1937 the Moruya Parish of the…
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Bergalia, Meringo & Bingie – New Book by Shirley Jurmann
This new book by Shirley Jurmann delves into the rich…
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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 Significant Legacy of Moruya Granite
Nestled on the banks of the Moruya River in New…
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Persia Campbell – a long way from Nerrigundah
Professor Emelita Persia Campbell was born at Nerrigundah on 15th…
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In Praise of the Humble Home Movie – Preserving Personal Memories
From our Conservation Team Home movies present a personal expression…
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The Rectory & The Postmaster’s House
Two books reveal the secrets of 2 very important buildings…
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Char-a-banc Tour Comes to Town!
In October 1922 a charabanc tour came to Moruya from…
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Its about time . . . exhibition at the Museum
Exhibition at the Museum 15 Oct 2022 – 31 Jan…
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Workshop – Preserving Photographs
From Daguerrotype to dPrint . . . the care and…
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Hands-on History – Moruya Library 3-11 Sept
History week is coming next week! To mark the event,…
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Attack on the Dureenbee, 80 years on
Extracted from War? What War? by Shirley JurmannPublished in the…
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Motor Gymkhana at Harry’s Farm
Extracted from The Story of Harry’s House By Shirley Jurmann…
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