Tag: Fromelles

  • EVENT: WHEN WAR CAME TO MORUYA

    EVENT: WHEN WAR CAME TO MORUYA

    Gary Traynor is hosting the following event on Monday 19 July 2021 – the exact date of the 105th anniversary of the death of Raymond Bishop and David Anderson – both local boys. Event:       WHEN WAR CAME TO MORUYALocation:  World War 2 concrete Bunker, Thelmore Pistol Club.Time:        6.15 for 6.30…

  • 100 Years Ago – 21 October 1916

    100 Years Ago – 21 October 1916

    On November 20, twelve I.W.W. members face treason charges, while Moruya sees a large anti-conscription meeting. Private Ray Bishop’s heroic actions and medical enlistment details are highlighted.

  • Sergeant David Samuel Anderson – Son, Brother, Mate and Soldier

    Sergeant David Samuel Anderson – Son, Brother, Mate and Soldier

    On this year’s centenary of Anzac Day we pause to remember the men and women who left Australia and sailed to far off lands. They were probably filled with a mixture of hope, adventure, uncertainty, bravery and fear. Many of these men and women never returned to Australia. We know the names of these men…