Tag: Harold Bishop

  • 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.

  • Mixed news from the Great War and a special Australia Day in 1915

    Mixed news from the Great War and a special Australia Day in 1915

    Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of this time in 1915, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: Featured Image: The Australia Day 1915 procession down Campbell Steet Moruya. The precession is going past Merlyn, Emmott’s original Beehive Store in Moruya. The house was built as the Erin-Go-Bragh Hotel on Broulee Island.The horses…