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“Local government is an utter failure” says an irate ratepayer from Moruya
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 10 April 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society OPEN COLUMN – It must be distinctly understood that we are not responsible for the opinions expressed by our Correspondents. To the Editor “Moruya Examiner.” Sir, – Should the Moruya Progress Association wish to become a…
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King’s weather for the Moruya Annual Races – News from 100 years ago
Featured image: The dredge Antleon at Quarry Wharf – see letter below. Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 7 February 1920, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: LETTER Parliament House December 29 1919 To: C. Carter Esq Hon. Sec. Progress Ass. Moruya. Dear Friend, – I enclose copy of letter sent…
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Narooma In Festal Array – News from 100 years ago.
Featured Image: The facade of the Narooma Kinema, housed in the historic Soldiers Memorial School of Arts Hall. Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 6 April 1918, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: KIND FRIENDS – We have to acknowledge with sincere thanks some beautiful samples of his choice apples from…
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Flooding, an Amusement Tax and the Conscription Referendum draws nearer
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 7 October 1916, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: THE WEATHER – The rains which began falling last week have continued incessantly since last Thursday week with the result that no less than 18 inches have fallen. As a consequence of this phenomenal downpour the…
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100 Years Ago – 30 September 1916
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Concerns that the Germans are winning the war and other events from 100 years ago today
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of this time in 1915, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: THE WAR – Latest wires from the front are not very reassuring, and the horrible prospect of the Germans finally winning the war and taking Australia is still looming large. We don’t like the word…
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John Ross – Moruya’s First Pilot & Harbour Master
