Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc.

Established 1883

News from 100 Years Ago

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The Moruya Examiner was first published in November 1864, and continues to this day. It served as a vital source of local news and advertising for the community. Since 1998, the Moruya & District Historical Society have published weekly extracts and annual compilations as News from 100 Years Agoread more

100 Years Ago – 29 May 1926

Big fish caught off the rockss, tragic accident at Batemans Bay, cheese‑factory picnic, hospital fundraiser and AMUSU Theatre’s latest films – The Making of O’Malley and The Rainbow Ranger.

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100 Years Ago – 22 May 1926

Coal strike halts dredge operations; village auction planned; postal note changes announced; notable local death; Amusu Theatre features new performances.

100 Years Ago – 15 May 1926

Parrots are damaging cornfields, a new blacksmith shop opens, and seven families arrived from Scotland to commence work at the…

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