Tag: Raymond Charles Bishop

  • 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 – 7 April 1917

    100 Years Ago – 7 April 1917

    AUCTION SALE – Richardson, Wrench and Thomson, will offer the late Mr. E. M. Mort’s property, known as Dalmeny, Bodalla, for sale on the 20th inst. NEW LORRY – Mr. H. Waters is negotiating for the purchase of a new Fiat motor lorry to use in place of the six-horse wagon in conveying goods from…

  • 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.

  • 100 Years Ago – 30 September 1916

    100 Years Ago – 30 September 1916

    Corporal L. W. Walker has been killed in France; a child dies of meningitis; a significant meeting on conscription is scheduled; local shipping and community updates included.

  • The Great War begins to affect more local families -News from 100 years ago

    The Great War begins to affect more local families -News from 100 years ago

    Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of Date 1916, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: TIMBER RIGHT – The Bodalla Estate Manager, Mr. Hutchison, advertises in this issue the right to cut timber on the Estate, tenders closing on 15th September. HONOR ROLL – Narooma is having a handsome Roll of Honor…

  • 100 Years Ago – 17 September 1915

    100 Years Ago – 17 September 1915

    EUROBODALLA – (From our Correspondent.) Eurobodalla and the surrounding district turned out last Thursday to bid farewell and to show their recognition to one of our most popular young men, Mr. Ray Bishop, who is offering his services to defend his country and to stand shoulder to shoulder with his brother who is taking a…

  • Soldiers of the Eurobodalla

    Soldiers of the Eurobodalla

    Moruya and District Historical Society is proud to announce the showing of six documentary films detailing the lives of five servicemen and one Nursing Sister from our local region, who served their country during the Great War. These films will be shown on ANZAC DAY 2015 in the Mechanics Institute Hall, Page Street, Moruya, commencing…