14-03-1925

Mrs. J. Emmott has disposed of her cottage in Page Street, now occupied by Mr. A. H. Preddy, to Messrs. Morrison and Davidson.

The laying of the foundation stone, which will be of Moruya granite, of the Sydney Harbour Bridge has been fixed to take place on March 26^th, with much ceremony. The function will take place on the city side, and the Governor will preside.

Rabbit skins advanced about 1d per lb. in Sydney last week owing to an improved class of skin coming in. John Ward, the enterprising skin buyer, is now guaranteeing 2/9 per lb. all round. What a chance for some of our rabbit trappers to make big cheques.

Persons in the habit of driving or riding across the bridge at night would be advised to remain at the approach when motor cars are crossing. On Wednesday evening last, a flighty horse took fright on the bridge, and both horseman and motorist experienced a few anxious moments.

Mr. A. H. Weatherby’s building with a frontage to Vulcan Street is just about completed. The building considerably enhances the visitor’s impression of the town as they enter the main street either from the north or south side. When completed the shops will be occupied by Messrs. Donnelly Bros., butchers; Mrs. Connors, confectioner; Mr. N. Joseph, mercer: and Mr. Albert Lynch, baker. The design and construction certainly reflect credit on the local contractors, Messrs. Coppin and Stewart. The shops will be fitted throughout with electric light, which will brighten that part of the town.

Our genial medico, Dr. H. M. Cutler, has purchased an allotment with a frontage to Vulcan and Campbell Streets, and intends to build thereon.

This week an “Examiner” representative had a look around the Quarry at present leased by Messrs. Dormon, Long and Co., and was much struck by the progress made since December. Already quite a little village has sprung into existence, and some 100 men are employed clearing, blasting, polishing, etc. … Miniature railway lines are laid from the face of the quarry to the wharf, huge cranes handling the large granite slabs are dotted here and there, while a large number of men, each at his own particular work, make the place a hive of industry. Already large quantities of granite have been blasted out of their recent resting place, one slab in itself weighing some 170 tons; these slabs are then holed and ready for the “feather.” Preparations are being made for the receiving of some 150 tons of machinery which is expected towards the end of the month. This will have the effect of “speeding up” the work, as at present “man power” is the only machinery in use.

Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc.