15-08-1925

Mining in this district at present is just at its lowest ebb. Francis’ Hill, Dwyer’s Creek, owned by G. Gordon and Edwards, is the only lease at present working in that part. A party of speculators have visited the field.

Her friends will be sorry to learn that a serious accident befell Mrs. Flanagan, senr., of “Sunnyside,” Mullenderree, on Friday afternoon of last week. It appears that she was moving about outside her home when through some means she fell, sustaining a broken and dislocated ankle. Drs. Quilter and McCredie were in attendance and set the injured member. Despite the fact that Mrs. Flanagan is bordering on the anniversary of her 84^th birthday her activity is remarkable. Only that morning she drove her pony and sulky to town. However, such a mishap at her time of life is to be regretted.

On Sunday last Messrs. F. King and F. Walker set out for a trip to the Sugar Loaf Mountain, and in order to gain colonial experience, Mr. Arthur Buckfield, who is not long out from England, accompanied them. However, after reaching to within a few miles of their destination the evening twilight began to fall, and before they decided to retrace their steps darkness and rain had set in. Not being too certain of their bearings the adventurers resolved to stay where they were for the night. After experiencing one of the coldest nights in their existence, the party started for home as soon as daylight broke, reaching Moruya in the afternoon sadder but wiser men.

There is a great deal of sickness in our district at present, much of which is caused through the cold and bleak westerlies usually concomitant with the month of August.

Their many friends tendered Mr. and Mrs. A. Louttit, of Mullenderree, a surprise party on Thursday evening. Over 50 people had a right jolly time dancing in the new barn. Refreshments ad lib were provided by the party.

Flying the Dorman Long house flag – red, with the two letters “D. L.” entitled – the s. s. Sir Arthur Dorman arrived here on her maiden trip from Sydney. She took away 52 dimension stones, each bearing upon it its name and number ready for its allotted place for the new North Shore Bridge piers, and a new foundation stone, which will be laid by the Governor; also 120 tons of crushed metal for concrete and a quantity of hardwood girders. The same ship was expected in yesterday (Friday) when she will take away a full loading of crushed metal.

Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc. If you are interested in history why not join us and become a volunteer at the Museum or our library. Check us out at https://www.mdhs.org.au