Shire-wide news extracts from the Moruya Examiner of 3 August 1918, provided by the Moruya & District Historical Society: ROLL OF HONOR. – MORRIS AND RILEY. – In ever loving memory of our dear brothers, SIGNALLER C. M. MORRIS, killed in action in France, April 7th 1918, and PRIVATE E. H. RILEY, killed in action in France, April 11th, 1918, (previously reported missing).Inserted by their loving sister and brother, E. and A. Riley. DEATH. – Mr. Donald Johnson, of Mullenderree, received a wire on Thursday, announcing the death of his youngest brother, Alexander, which took place on the previous night. The late Mr. Johnson retired from the Police Force some 8 or 10 years ago on pension. We extend our sympathy to his brother, Mr. Donald. PRESS MOTOR CAR. – The Bega “Star” informs us that Mr. Vic Henry the Editor-Proprietor of the Cobargo “Chronicle,” is going in for a Buick car and adds “Some newspaper men have all the luck.” But why feel green over Vic’s good luck Walter? He has neither chick nor child to worry him but an exceptionally able help mate in a devoted wife, so if he cannot secure the luxury of a motor car, what possible chance in this vale of tears have the great majority of press men? DEATH. – There died in Sydney on Sunday last, Mrs Hancock, formerly of Moruya, at the age of 70 years. Mrs. Hancock, who was a native of England, had been in a delicate state of health for a number of years, and had been devotedly cared for by her affectionate husband. The late Mrs. Hancock, who had been a resident of this district for many years, was a most charitable and kind neighbour, a true wife and fond mother, the large and respectable family she raised being a credit to her care and devotion. Besides a sister, Mrs. Southam, in England, she leaves to mourn a loving husband, four sons, Messrs. Charles (Campbelltown), Albert (Queensland), Frederick (Benandra), Richard (Moggendoura) and Mesdames J. Lavis (Bateman’s Bay), W. Fry (Moruya), and A. Luck (Moggendoura). DEPARTURE. – After a 15 years’ term at Eurobodalla the Bishop family is leaving “lock, stock and barrel.” Mr. Arthur Bishop with his wife and young child, occupies his own farm at Cambewarra on October 1st. Mrs. Bishop, senr., and her boys go to Tilba Tilba where they will work Young’s farm, with splendid prospects before them. The family will leave a gap in the Eurobodalla that will be seriously felt, but nothing but goodwill will follow them to their respective spheres. OPEN COLUMN. – It must be distinctly understood that we are not responsible for the opinions expressed by our Correspondents.To the Editor, “Moruya Examiner.”Dear Sir , - It is astounding to see the apathy displayed by the men of Moruya towards patriotic efforts. At the present there are meetings being held here to arrange a welcome for the March to Freedom troop, but with the exception of the organisers there is scarcely a man to be seen, even the ministers of religion with one exception are conspicuous by their absence. What is the reason of this indifference? Is it laziness or want of patriotism? I say that they might bestir themselves to try and make our welcome a success as they do in other places. Wake up! Men of Moruya, Wake up! And act as men. A PATRIOTIC WOMAN CONVALESCING. – Writing from the Red Cross Convalescent home, Moree, our young friend and hero, Private Phil Knight, says: “A card from the plains of North West of the State. I dare say someone at home has told you that I am convalescing in this part of the world. The artesian bore baths are very wonderful. With some people they have worked miracles in curing their ailment but others have benefited little. AGAIN INJURED. – Since the letter which was published in this issue was received from Pte. Phil Knight, his parents have been notified that he had the misfortune whilst at the baths at Moree, to slip and again injure his hip. Nineteen 100 years ago booklets containing articles for the years 1899 to 1917 are available ($5 ea) from the Society’s rooms. Copies of local newspapers from the 1860s to date can be viewed at the Society’s Family History Research Centre (Ph 4474 3224) situated at the rear of the Museum in Campbell St. Moruya (www.mdhs.org.au).
