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Jane Duren – Pioneering Aboriginal Advocate and Activist
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History Talk – Moruya and the Thai–Burma Railway
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Love Letter Found on Moruya Beach After 30 Years at Sea
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From Dairies to Bananas
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Moruya’s Eastern Settlements: Mynora, Newstead, South Head
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Remembrance Day – 11 November 2025
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Raise a Glass to Moruya’s Pubs!
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The Pink Gates
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The Mystery of the Missing Cannon
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Moruya’s Devastating Flood of May 1925
Never in the history of Moruya has such a disaster befallen it, as the one which happened during the week when the whole of the lowlands were completely submerged by floodwaters On 5th May 1925, Moruya was struck by the most devastating natural disaster in its recorded history. Between the 5th and 20th of May,…
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Private Raymond Bishop of Nerrigundah (1895-1916)
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Book Talk: Ballara – A Natural History
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Author Talk: The Scotland Letters – Dreams, Hopes, and Struggles
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Rare Message in a Bottle Found on Bingie Beach – 100 Years Ago!
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Granite Town: Honoring a Legacy Carved in Stone
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MDHS Spring Fete – Saturday 5 Oct
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A Golden History: The Story of National Wattle Day
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Taking Flight – Birds of Eurobodalla
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Local Olympic Hero has a Birthday
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Making the Headlines Every Week – 100 Years Ago!
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Its EOFY Time!
One hundred years ago 30th June 2024, editor Constable issued this receipt – 10 shillings for 6 months subscription to the Moruya Examiner. Today that subsctiption would cost nearly $100! History is the story of how we got here, helping us understand the present and navigate the future. Help us preserve valuable records like these,…
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History Talk: Australian Colonial Poet Charles Harpur
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Moruya Examiner – New Mini-Exhibit
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Lest We Forget
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Unveiling Culinary History: The Authentic ANZAC Biscuit
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Signing the Harbour Bridge Contract – An Important Moment in History
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Olive Constable: Newspaper Editor and Businesswoman
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Quilt Raffle: Celebrate Craftsmanship and Generosity
The MDHS is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for all quilt enthusiasts and supporters of our cause. Our latest raffle features two exquisite quilts generously donated by the talented champion quilt-maker, Deb Dawson. Deb’s masterpieces have once again swept the Moruya Show, earning her the prestigious title of Champion of the Show, along with…
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2024 – Another year of show memories!
Many turned up at the 2024 Moruya Show this weekend including MDHS. Agricultural shows have been and remain an important social and cultural event in regional and local communities across Australia since the early 19th century. They have a long and colourful history in regional and city communities providing a popular outing where agricultural production…
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Dr. Hugh Mackay: Remarkable Surgeon & Ambulance Pioneer
Born in Kempsey in 1894 as one of ten children, Irwin Hugh Mackay’s journey from Sydney University to becoming a distinguished surgeon and founder of a district ambulance service is remarkable. After completing his education, including further studies in England, Dr. Mackay returned to Australia, eventually becoming the Assistant Superintendent at Newcastle Hospital. At age…
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Living in the 70s – 50 Years Ago!
Highlighting life in the 1970s through extracts from the Southern Star, published in Moruya from 1970-2002 and the Moruya Examiner, the longest serving paper of the region, started in 1864. To some of us the 70s seems like just yesterday – and others weren’t even born. A time of disco, flared jeans and political upheaval.…
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A Woman’s Lot
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The Pain of Paying Tolls – 150 Years Ago
If you find toll roads confusing and inconvenient spare a thought for the toll collector in 1871. Toll roads were reinstated on the Southern Road in November 1871. The toll bars were at Bargo, Hanging-Rock, Wingelo and Towrang. Tolls in the 1870s1d =1 penny = A$0.78 in todays currency Item Toll in 1870 Value in…
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Emmott House Verandah – Declared Open
A crowd of around 50 people gathered at the Museum from the opening of the new verandah of the Emmott House, the home of the Moruya Museum. Our Eurobodalla Mayor Mathew Hatcher spoke to the heritage value of the Emmott House, and the importance of community organisations working together to achieve outcomes. He congratulated the…
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Mullenderee Matters
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Emmott House – MDHS & Rotary Work Together
Built in 1875, the heritage-listed Emmott House has certainly withstood the test of time and is now home to the Moruya Museum. Since its acquisition by the Moruya and District Historical Society (MDHS) in 1976, substantial restoration work has been undertaken, but some aspects are ongoing. Recent challenges emerged with the deterioration of the front…
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A Stich in Time – Quilt Raffle
Imagine wrapping yourself in a cozy hand-crafted quilt. Now, you have the chance to own one, while supporting a noble cause. Welcome to our Quilt Raffle! Local artisan Deb Dawson has generously donated 2 of her beautiful handmade quilts for our fundraising raffle. Deb’s quilts are more than just decorative pieces; they’re works of art…
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Double-Dipping Debs – Young and Not So Young
By ShirleyJurmann Back in 1937 the Moruya Parish of the Catholic Church had quite a large debt and a method was sought to assist in liquidating this debt. Balls, with people dressed in evening wear, were a popular social activity, as was making their debut for the young ladies of the town. Someone had the…
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Bergalia, Meringo & Bingie – New Book by Shirley Jurmann
This new book by Shirley Jurmann delves into the rich history of farming communities around the village of Bergalia, and is adorned with captivating images generously provided by descendants of local families, some of whom continue their farming legacy in the area. Bergalia is the area south of Moruya along the Princes Highway, before you…
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Family History for Beginners Workshop – Moruya Library
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Book Launch – Bergalia, Meringo & Bingie – Sat 5 Aug
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The Significant Legacy of Moruya Granite
Nestled on the banks of the Moruya River in New South Wales, Australia, the granite quarries have been a thriving hub of granite production since the mid-19th century. What sets Moruya Granite apart is its exceptional quality and consistency, making it a favoured choice among architects, builders, and stonemasons. Initially employed in constructing breakwaters, the…
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Persia Campbell – a long way from Nerrigundah
Professor Emelita Persia Campbell was born at Nerrigundah on 15th March 1898. From this simple beginning she rose to very top of her profession as an academic and economist in the USA. In 1962 she was appointed by President Kennedy to the Presidents Council of Economic advisers; and was re-appointed to that body by President…
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In Praise of the Humble Home Movie – Preserving Personal Memories
From our Conservation Team Home movies present a personal expression on the events of life, not a corporate vision. They present stories without the purposeful narrative that taints feature films and documentaries. Almost without exception every home movie is unique. A single tangible record of an unrepeatable moment of everyday life that would otherwise dim…
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The Rectory & The Postmaster’s House
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Char-a-banc Tour Comes to Town!
In October 1922 a charabanc tour came to Moruya from Melbourne en route to Sydney with a cameraman on board: A BIG party of tourists from Melbourne passed through Moruya on Tuesday. There were 35 in all, and they are travelling in two big char-a-bancs. They left Melbourne last Monday week, and are proceeding by…
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Its about time . . . exhibition at the Museum
Exhibition at the Museum 15 Oct 2022 – 31 Jan 2023 Exhibition now closed The measurement of time has always been essential to human civilization – but never more than today. Without clocks we would not have the mechanised society we enjoy. On display are clocks and other timepieces from the 19th and 20th centuries. …
