Moruya and District Historical Society

Moruya and District Historical Society Discover the fascinating history of the Moruya district. Museum Wed, Fri & 1st Sat of month, 10am-12 noon. Research Library Mon, Wed, Fri 10am-2pm.

History is not only about knowing the names of our ancestors and early pioneers, or about looking at artefacts from previous eras. These activities are important to the development of our knowledge, but real living history is created by the personal stories about people’s lives, places and artefacts.

100 Years Ago – 4 September 1926Granitetown School erected and postal facilities approved; hospital strained; Mison fami...
03/09/2026

100 Years Ago – 4 September 1926

Granitetown School erected and postal facilities approved; hospital strained; Mison family move into new cottage; huge crowds expected in Canberra for historic opening of Parliament House; measles epidemic at Bodalla gradually passing....

Granitetown School erected and postal facilities approved; hospital strained; Mison family move into new cottage; huge crowds expected in Canberra for historic opening of Parliament House; measles …

50 Years Ago – 1 September 1976Eurobodalla Shire Council faces court action for rejecting a Surfside airstrip; Ron Chesh...
02/09/2026

50 Years Ago – 1 September 1976

Eurobodalla Shire Council faces court action for rejecting a Surfside airstrip; Ron Chesher retires from SLSC; locals support the Parsons family after a fire....

Eurobodalla Shire Council faces court action for rejecting a Surfside airstrip; Ron Chesher retires from SLSC; locals support the Parsons family after a fire.

100 Years Ago – 28 August 1926Lantern‑lit fundraiser at Yarragee draws large crowds for games and dancing; new neswpaper...
27/08/2026

100 Years Ago – 28 August 1926

Lantern‑lit fundraiser at Yarragee draws large crowds for games and dancing; new neswpaper "The Canberr Times" to be published; 3 mile bicylcle race won by Eric Fenning; local improvements noted, theatre features THE DARK ANGEL....

Lantern‑lit fundraiser at Yarragee draws large crowds for games and dancing; new neswpaper “The Canberr Times” to be published; 3 mile bicylcle race won by Eric Fenning; local improveme…

50 Years Ago – 25 August 1976Eurobodalla Shire Council faces court action for rejecting a Surfside airstrip; Ron Chesher...
25/08/2026

50 Years Ago – 25 August 1976

Eurobodalla Shire Council faces court action for rejecting a Surfside airstrip; Ron Chesher retires from SLSC; locals support the Parsons family after a fire....

Eurobodalla Shire Council faces court action for rejecting a Surfside airstrip; Ron Chesher retires from SLSC; locals support the Parsons family after a fire.

100 Years Ago – 21 August 1926Mr. A. L. Jeffery delivers stove wood; local updates include hospital operations, new café...
20/08/2026

100 Years Ago – 21 August 1926

Mr. A. L. Jeffery delivers stove wood; local updates include hospital operations, new café opening, and concert for charity funds....

Mr. A. L. Jeffery delivers stove wood; local updates include hospital operations, new café opening, and concert for charity funds.

From Daguerreotypes to Digits!World Photography Day! And next month is the 200th anniversary of the first successful pho...
18/08/2026

From Daguerreotypes to Digits!

World Photography Day! And next month is the 200th anniversary of the first successful photograph. Stay tuned for our upcoming exhibition From Daguerrotypes to Digits....

World Photography Day! And next month is the 200th anniversary of the first successful photograph. Stay tuned for our upcoming exhibition From Daguerrotypes to Digits.

50 Years Ago – 19 August 1976Road upgrades sought, new Nelligen boat‑ramp light planned, Council resists Congo Pt park c...
18/08/2026

50 Years Ago – 19 August 1976

Road upgrades sought, new Nelligen boat‑ramp light planned, Council resists Congo Pt park closure, quarry supplies flood‑work rock, Towering Inferno now showing at Moruya Theatre....

Road upgrades sought, new Nelligen boat‑ramp light planned, Council resists Congo Pt park closure, quarry supplies flood‑work rock, Towering Inferno now showing at Moruya Theatre.

Crane repairs at Breakwater Quarry begin, while tax income reports are requested and a new post office opens in Granite ...
17/08/2026

Crane repairs at Breakwater Quarry begin, while tax income reports are requested and a new post office opens in Granite Town.

The work of re-erecting the crane, which was accidentally destroyed by fire last week at the Breakwater Quarry, has commenced. It is expected that Foreman D. Skehan will shortly be able to resume o…

50 Years Ago - 11 August 1976: $2m for Wagonga Breakwaters, community aid after house fire, Dalmeny lit up with new stre...
11/08/2026

50 Years Ago - 11 August 1976: $2m for Wagonga Breakwaters, community aid after house fire, Dalmeny lit up with new street lights, and American Graffiti now showing . . .

$2m for Wagonga Breakwaters, community aid after house fire, Dalmeny lit up with new street lights, and American Graffiti now shoing at Moruya.

100 Years Ago - 7 August 1926 - Tiny Tots shop opens; motorcycle admired; injuries in accidents; appendicitis surgery su...
07/08/2026

100 Years Ago - 7 August 1926 - Tiny Tots shop opens; motorcycle admired; injuries in accidents; appendicitis surgery succeeds; Tilba crash; Turlinjah ball held; dangerous road highlighted; theatre shows Shore Leave and Proud Flesh.

Tiny Tots shop opens; motorcycle admired; injuries in accidents; appendicitis surgery succeeds; Tilba crash; Turlinjah ball held; dangerous road highlighted; theatre shows Shore Leave and Proud Fle…

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Moruya, NSW
2537

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