100 years ago from the Moruya & District Historical Society
05-07-1924
Said that an effort is to be made by Tilba residents to secure a renewal of the license of Tilba Hotel (after the time-limit fixed for closing by the Registration Board expires).
We have received some samples of swede turnips grown by Mr. John Toms on his property at Wagonga. Although they are not as heavy as those grown by Mr. T. Davis, of Coila, they measure 2ft. 2in. in circumference, and are of excellent flavor and texture.
A public telephone office is about to be established at the Moruya Heads, Mrs. Rose having been appointed to the charge of same.
Miss Ethel Cowdroy, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Cowdroy, Mantle Hill, commenced preparatory duties as a telephonist at the local Post Office yesterday (Friday) in connection with the continuous service which will be installed shortly.
Nelligen. (From our Correspondent.) The death is announced at his residence, Nelligen, of Mr. J. A. Dayball on 23rd June, at the age of 69 years, after a long illness. Born at Sydney, he removed with his parents at an early age to Araluen district. There he married Miss Fensom and shortly afterwards removed to the Clyde River where he has resided for the past 45 years. The issue of this marriage was 11 children, 7 sons and 4 daughters, 1 son dying in infancy. Three sons enlisted and served in Egypt and France, one being killed in France. Two sons and a daughter died within the last few years. The deceased leaves a widow, three sons (married), three daughters (one married), and 12 grandchildren to mourn their loss. …
On Sunday last at 2 a.m. Mr. J. Neate’s Steam Packet Hotel was completely destroyed by fire. The fire was first seen by Mr. Howe, a lodger, who lost no time in awakening the remaining inmates. The fire had considerable hold on the one story portion of the building, and it was with difficulty that many of the boarders were got out. Several of them had to make their exit through the windows. Some of the contents of the lower portion of the two-story part of the building were saved. The hotel was a wooden building of about 28 rooms.
Deep sympathy is expressed for Mr. and Mrs. Neate, who have lost practically everything, even their own personal belongings, jewels, keepsakes, etc. The building and contents were only partly covered by insurance.
AMUSU THEATRE TONIGHT (SATURDAY): Big Special Fox Program presenting Tom Mix in – ROMANCE LAND, and William Russell in GOOD-BY GIRLS. Also Comedy – THE PIRATE. Roller Skating every Monday night from 7.30 till 10.
