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ALL OF THE NEWS from around the Shire on One Page below for your convenience
The Beagle
- Jul 22, 2019
100 Years Ago - July 26th 1919
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 26 July 1919, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: CARNIVAL WEEK. – A conference between the committees of the A. and P. Society and Race Club to consider the advisability of holding the show and races in the one week, will take place today (Saturday) at 2.30pm on the Shire Hall verandah. MORUYA CEMETERY. – On Wednesday a Presbyterian Working Bee was called to the cemetery, when a large number of men and ch
The Beagle
- Jul 15, 2019
100 Years Ago - July 19th 1919
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 19 July 1919, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: STRONG WESTERLIES. – The late westerly winds, although not of the usual duration, were very severe while they lasted. As an illustration of the force which they passed over Moruya, one has only to see the telegraph iron posts along the river span, which, notwithstanding extra stout wire stays, have a most decided Grecian bend, as if making their obeisance t
The Beagle
- Jul 12, 2019
100 Years Ago - July 12th 1919
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 12 July 1919, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: RECEIVING CONSIDERATION. – When Mr. Austin Chapman asked the minister for Home and Territories the other day re the survey of the railway from Yass-Canberra to Jervis Bay, the minister gave the present day minister’s reply that “the matter was receiving consideration.” OUR ROADS. – It is a pleasure to drive on the Eurobodalla Shire Council’s roads, especial
The Beagle
- Jul 3, 2019
Heritage grants available for Eurobodalla property owners
Owners of heritage properties in Eurobodalla can apply for grants from Eurobodalla Council this month to help them restore heritage items to their original glory.Grants of up to $5,000 are available for projects that enhance individual places, buildings and historic streetscapes and promote the appreciation of Eurobodalla’s history.
Council offers the Local Heritage Places Grant program every year to raise awareness of heritage conservation, with a funding contribution from
The Beagle
- Jun 29, 2019
100 Years Ago - July 5th 1919
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 5 July 1919, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: TILBA GRANITE. – Some weeks ago a very stirring and pointed article from the pen of J.T.B. appeared in these columns pointing out the latent repository of wealth lying in our fine and extensive quarry of granite now locked up and unworked at deep water on the edge of our river, between Malabar Creek and Garlandtown. Speculators who recognise the present and
The Beagle
- Jun 25, 2019
100 Years Ago - June 28th 1919
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 28 June 1919, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: ‘FLU EPIDEMIC. – As was expected, the ‘flu epidemic has broken loose, and is travelling like wildfire throughout country towns as well as in the big centres of population such as Sydney. We are pleased to say, however, that so far there is no necessity for our people to lose their heads or become funky as Moruya, as far as we know, has not yet had any cases
The Beagle
- Jun 19, 2019
100 Years Ago - June 21st 1919
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 21 June 1919, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: AN Afternoon Tea will be tendered Mrs. And Misses Keith by the Red Cross Society on Tuesday next at 3 30 p.m. THE re-erection of the old Kiora Church is proceeding rapidly in the hands of Mr. C. Stubbs, of Gundary. The historic structure, newly attired, is assuming a quite graceful appearance. It will be re-opened for service early in July. SHIPPING. – Our
The Beagle
- Jun 14, 2019
100 Years Ago - June 14th 1919
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 14 June 1919, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: HELP your local Red Cross Society buy a portable bed for bed-ridden soldiers. FURNITURE FOR SALE. – Residents who take a pride in having their residences beautified with high-class furniture should not forget the sale of Mr. Keith’s, which takes place on the premises, Post Office, this (Saturday) afternoon at 2’oclock sharp. BODALLA FOOTBALLERS. – The lads
The Beagle
- Jun 6, 2019
100 Years Ago - June 7th 1919
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 7 June 1919, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: SALE OF BOOTHS. – R. H. Harvison will offer for sale today (Saturday) the rights for the Benefit Race Meeting; also booth and tea tent for the Poultry Club’s Show. MR. R. N. MAKIN will be in town on Wednesday next to pull and test the corn on the experimental plot at the old show ground. THE PANDEMIC. – The cause of Miss Gwen Kilkelly’s death was pneumonic i
The Beagle
- Jun 3, 2019
Louttit Family Reunion 2019
The unique story of seafaring Scotsman, Joseph Louttit, and his granite quarry on the South bank of Moruya River, was given a great new life when more than 70 of his descendants gathered in the town for several days in March 2019. Many had not known much about one another or their ‘place’ in “Clan Louttit”. Further to this…there was a lot to learn of how the 400 million year old granite from his quarry was used in the building of many of Sydney’s prominent structures… starti
The Beagle
- Jun 3, 2019
Palace of Dreams exhibition
BATEMANS PALACE OF DREAMS CELEBRATED IN NEW EXHIBITION
The old Batemans Bay Picture Theatre was demolished on 21st May 1983, as part of the town's re-development.
Some days before, a Gala Dinner was held locally, which included a screening of 'For the Term of his Natural Life', followed by a 'mock burning' of the theatre. If you visit the Museum in June you will be able to experience a small-scale, working version of the old Theatre (seats 10-12). It forms part of a new e
The Beagle
- May 27, 2019
100 years Ago May 31st 1919
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 31 May 1919, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: POSTPONED. – Benefit Races and Sale of Race and Poultry Show Properties. MAIL CHANGES. – Mr. Weatherby has bought out Mr. B. Moran’s Moruya-Cobargo mail contract. MR, W. COPPIN discovered a tiger snake about 2ft long in the hollow of an oak tree which he had cut down on the Park. THERE was much relief expressed in Moruya when the safety of Hawker, the intrep
The Beagle
- May 20, 2019
100 years Ago May 24th 1919
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 24 May 1919, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: SERIOUSLY ILL. – We were very sorry to hear on Thursday that Mr. Roger Heffernan was seriously ill. DEATH. – Mr. M. McKeon received a wire on Thursday stating that Miss Gwendoline Kilkelly, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. T. Kilkelly, had died the previous night and would be buried that day. The cause of death was not stated. ILLNESS. – Whilst in
The Beagle
- May 12, 2019
100 years Ago May 17th 1919
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 17 May 1919, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: RED CROSS Linen Tea on Tuesday next, 20th inst. Tea and cake for 6d. Jumbo Stall and wool exhibition. FOOTBALL. – At a meeting at Moruya Heads on Monday, 12th inst., the “Dinkum Sports” Football Club was formed. The following officers were elected: Patron, Captain Millard; President, Mr. A. Weatherby; Vice Presidents, Messrs J. J. King, A. F. Emmott, J. McKe
The Beagle
- May 6, 2019
100 years Ago May 10th 1919
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 10 May 1919, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: THE Moruya Poultry Club will hold its annual show on Monday, 23rd June, 1919. RAINFALL. – For the month of April this district had a rainfall of 114 points. This month has started with 48 points, which fell last week. ILLNESS. – Mr. J. Buckley, snr., was taken suddenly ill while on his way to church on Sunday morning. He was able, however, to ride to his hom
The Beagle
- Apr 29, 2019
The Mystery Of The Tuross Unmarked Graves
Many a long-term resident of Tuross Head expresses astonishment when first learning that there are several old graves by the Coila foreshore.
There are no exact records of the location of the graves; nor any memorials on the graves; but popular mythology suggests that there are definitely four, most likely five, people buried in the little park that is bordered by the grassy dunes of Coila Beach, Bridges Road and Chauvel Crescent, near the paved path leading from Coila Beac
The Beagle
- Apr 26, 2019
100 years Ago April 26th 1919
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 26 April 1919, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: DEATH. – WALTER – April 14 1919 at Waratah Hospital, Newcastle, Howard Wellesley, dearly beloved husband of Alice Walter, and dearly loved and only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Walter, Queen Street, Moruya, in his 38th year. IN MEMORIAM. – ARNETT. - In loving memory of our dear son Pte. Alexander Samuel Arnett, who gave his life for his country on the battlef
The Beagle
- Apr 22, 2019
100 years Ago April 26th 1919
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 26 April 1919, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: DEATH. – WALTER – April 14 1919 at Waratah Hospital, Newcastle, Howard Wellesley, dearly beloved husband of Alice Walter, and dearly loved and only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Walter, Queen Street, Moruya, in his 38th year. IN MEMORIAM. – ARNETT. - In loving memory of our dear son Pte. Alexander Samuel Arnett, who gave his life for his country on the battlef
The Beagle
- Apr 18, 2019
Planning for the 250th Batemans Bay naming anniversary
This Monday, April 22nd, marks the 249th anniversary of Lieutenant James Cook’s naming of Batemans Bay as the HMS Endeavour sailed north along our coastline on Cook’s first voyage of discovery to the Australian eastern coastline in 1770. This anniversary is our reminder of the origins of our town’s name. Two years ago, at this time, I wrote to our local newspaper suggesting that three years would be a perfect preparation period to fully organise an ‘all of town’ 250th celebra
The Beagle
- Apr 16, 2019
100 years Ago April 19th 1919
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 19 April 1919, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: TO TIMBER GETTERS. – Mr. J. E. Hawdon advertises for sale the right to cut and remove timber from 1200 acres of the Kiora Estate. Tenders close 5th May. SPINNING PRIZES. – Mrs. G. H. James, of “Lynwood,” has kindly given the Secretary of the Red Cross 5/- towards the prizes for the forthcoming Spinning Competition. ILLNESS. – Miss H. Williams, manageress o
The Beagle
- Apr 16, 2019
Moruya Jockey Club book launch and race day at Moruya this Easter Saturday
The Moruya Jockey Club will be hosting a pink themed Easter Saturday race day to raise money for Breast Cancer Research 🐎🌸 There will be competitions for ladies, gents and kids as well as best Lady of the Day in pink themed outfit and a jumping castle will be also be available for the kids! 🏰😁 Did you Know? : Racing in Moruya commenced around 1870. For many years, the races were run at the “old” Moruya Racecourse in the centre of Moruya township, where the Showgrounds and
The Beagle
- Apr 14, 2019
“The quarry”
The discovery of a very significant ax quarry on a farm called 'Millpost' near Bungendore in southern NSW leads to an important collaboration between the landholders and the local Aboriginal communities and finally a decision to have the site declared an Aboriginal Place by the NSW Parliament. VIDEO by Bottlebrush Media -Stuart Cohen
Stuart Cohen is a photographer videographer who's passion is national parks and the environment and telling peoples' stories.
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The Beagle
- Apr 11, 2019
South Coast History Society Discovery Day April 27th
Peter Lacey, President of South Coast History Society, is calling Saturday 27th April ‘Discovery Day’. It’s the day when those attending a morning seminar in Wolumla can learn all about the 101 objects that have been included on the Bega Shire’s Hidden Heritage list, and it’s the day when an afternoon bus tour will take participants to several little-visited places and provide them with something of a look at the area through Aboriginal eyes. “Three of the Shire’s most respec
The Beagle
- Apr 9, 2019
100 Years Ago April 12th 1919
Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 12 April 1919, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: IN MEMORIAM. RILEY. – In fond memory of our dear son PRIVATE E. H. RILEY, who was killed in action in France, April 11th, 1917. Inserted by his fond parents, G. and M. Riley, Narooma. NOTHING TO EAT. – A number of fisherman who came down the coast from Sydney a few days ago complain that they were unable to get anything to eat at the hotels as they came a
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