News from 100 Years Ago

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 Ago – read more

100 Years Ago – 21 August 1926

Mr. A. L. Jeffery delivers stove wood; local updates include hospital operations, new café opening, and concert for charity funds.

100 Years Ago – 14 August 1926

Crane repairs at Breakwater Quarry begin, while tax income reports are requested and a new post office opens in Granite…

100 Years Ago – 7 August 1926

Tiny Tots shop opens; motorcycle admired; injuries in accidents; appendicitis surgery succeeds; Tilba crash; Turlinjah ball held; dangerous road highlighted;…

100 Years Ago – 31 July 1926

Butchers’ shops are to close two half-days instead of one half-day as heretofore, electric lighting failed,; Preddey survives serious crash;…

100 Years Ago – 24 July 1926

Nine stonemasons arrived in Moruya for quarry work. Meanwhile, community news includes achievements, a death, and a royal visit announcement.

100 Years Ago – 17 July 1926

Mr. F. Jackson plans to reopen a garage, while new shops enhance local aesthetics; sadly, Master Cyril Henry passes away.

100 Years Ago – 10 July 1926

Mr. Flanagan’s family travels to Sydney; Bartletts return to Kiora; rare trees found; railway proposal discussed; dredges resume work.

100 Years Ago – 3 July 1926

The content discusses the impact of the new Workers’ Compensation Act on share farmers, a proposed statue of Sir Austin…

100 Years Ago – 26 June 1926

The content discusses the impact of the new Workers’ Compensation Act on share farmers, a proposed statue of Sir Austin…

100 Years Ago – 19 June 1926

We regret to report that late on Friday evening of last week, Mrs. J. Buckley, senr., had the misfortune to…

100 Years Ago – 12 June 1926

Dormon Long and Co. offers varied work hours for quarry employees; notable local events include visits to Canberra, health discussions,…

100 Years Ago – 5 June 1926

Ailing child, new Moruya paint venture, upcoming golf tournament, dredge progress, pioneer’s death, serious bush accident, and AMUSU Theatre’s latest…

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…

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…

100 Years Ago – 8 May 1926

Granite Town School will be built for 50 pupils; a veterans’ club formed; cattle auction held; and Mr. McIntosh passed…

100 Years Ago – 1 May 1926

Granite Town School will be built for 50 pupils; a veterans’ club formed; cattle auction held; and Mr. McIntosh passed…

100 Years Ago – 24 April 1926

A long-felt want in Moruya is being supplied by Mr. Alfred Heideman, who has opened a watchmaking and jewellery repair…

100 Years Ago – 17 April 1926

Lost girl sparks major search; wedding celebrated; district pioneer dies; quarry accident inquiry finds worker fatally injured.

100 Years Ago – 10 April 1926

University proposal raised; cyclist dangers noted; quarterly vital statistics issued; Canberra motor trip reported; football club formed; home improved; quarry…

100 Years Ago – 3 April 1926

Barty Turner lands huge jewfish; diverse migrants arrive; new garage underway; local moves noted; town improvements planned; cheese award; Granitetown…

100 Years Ago – 27 March 1926

The untimely death of Rev McKay, H J Thoson auctions land at Mulleneree and grateful quarryman.

100 Years Ago – 13 March 1926

Tuross Head offers excellent camping amenities, while Moruya faces neglect in public infrastructure. A local figure, Mr. James Donovan, recently…

100 Years Ago – 6 March 1926

Mr. Bate addresses school improvements, diphtheria cases rise, fire devastates Nerrigundah, and community efforts to aid affected families.

100 Years Ago – 27 February 1926

Jack Watson qualifies for Sydney Technical High; respected elder dies; Moruya Show succeeds; many prizes awarded; theatre program and community…

100 Years Ago – 20 February 1926

Heat creating records, bush fires at Nerrigundah and Moggendoura, rain badly needed, commencement of work on the Tuross River bridge…

100 Years Ago – 13 February 1926

Mr. W. Jermyn has been appointed inspector of barber’s shops throughout the Shire. Successful in the recent examinations were Joyce…

100 Years Ago – 6 February 1926

Our Shire President, Mr. T. Flood, and party, had a splendid time among the finny tribe at Bingie last Friday.…

100 Years Ago – 30 January 1926

Mr. Louttit received a medal for his participation in the 1924 British Empire Exhibition, highlighting local achievements and community news.

100 Years Ago – 23 January 1926

Mr. Hellams mourns his wife’s death, while local tourist spots thrive; community events highlight residents’ connections and farewells.

100 Years Ago – 16 January 1926

Explosives used for road repairs, Constable Mair recovers from an accident, and community events highlight local activities in Nerrigundah.

100 Years Ago – 9 January 1926

The Eight Hours Act enforces a 44-hour work week; a tragic drowning occurred, and local statistics and community events were…

100 Years Ago – 2 January 1926

Christmas traffic surged on the South Coast, with record beach visitors and local incidents highlighting community updates and tourist attractions.

100 Years Ago – 19 December 1925

Local businesses are being painted for Christmas, while community events include forming a Boy Scout Troop amid recent deaths.

100 Years Ago – 12 December 1925

Colt killed by suspected bullet; circus praised; pioneer W.R. Smith dies; shire boundary change considered; council elections held; theatre and…

100 Years Ago – 5 December 1925

In November, Eurobodalla Shire Council distributes wages to 66 men, while Mogo witnesses a tragic fatal fire involving an 88-year-old.

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