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Photo: BJ & HD Coxon Oyster Farmers in Narooma : the best of Wagonga

We Are Back This Summer! The Never Ending 80s OUTSIDE River Side STAGE At Moruya Waterfront Hotel JAN 21st

Tag The Gang And BOOK NOW It was THE era of BIG HAIR, BIG HITS and BIG FUN. NEVER ENDING 80’s take you back to Party Like It's 1989 with a night packed full of the biggest hits by the greatest ar sts ever. The 80s were RAD with THE GREATEST soundtrack, and we are bringing it back to Dance The Night Away. Now, Australia’s number one retro band the Never Ending 80s are bringing that soundtrack to the stage as they carve their way through the music of Prince, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, INXS, Bon Jovi, Huey Lewis & The News, Whitney Houston, as well as so many other giants, you’ll be dancing and singing along to all of your 80s tunes LIKE TOTALLY..!

an 21st - Dave Newman – Tuross Club (7.30pm) Jan 21st - Ian Treloar – Tomakin Club (7.30pm) Jan 21st - Dust and Echos at One Tree Tavern, Tuross Jan 21st - Never Ending 80s Party -Moruya Waterfront Hotel

We Are Back This Summer! The Never Ending 80s OUTSIDE River Side STAGE At Moruya Waterfront Hotel - JAN 21 It was THE era of BIG HAIR, BIG HITS and BIG FUN. NEVER ENDING 80’s take you back to Party Like It's 1989 with a night packed full of the biggest hits by the greatest ar sts ever. The 80s were RAD with THE GREATEST soundtrack, and we are bringing it back to Dance The Night Away. Now, Australia’s number one retro band the Never Ending 80s are bringing that soundtrack to the stage as they carve their way through the music of Prince, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, INXS, Bon Jovi, Huey Lewis & The News, Whitney Houston, as well as so many other giants, you’ll be dancing and singing along to all of your 80s tunes LIKE TOTALLY..!

Jan 22nd - Country Pumpkins – Eurobodalla Show (noon) Jan 22nd - Steve Benic – Tomakin Club (2pm) Jan 26th - Stru Trio – Club Tuross Jan 26th - Vinyl Rain – Club Malua (4pm) Jan 27th - @agirlar st will be at Moruya Golf Club Jan 28th - Legoman at One Tree Tavern, Tuross Jan 28th - Dave Berry – Tomakin Club (7.30pm) Jan 28th - DJ Jo Jo Karaoke – Tuross Club (7.30pm) Jan 29th -Rick Bamford – Club Tuross (4pm)

Reading—A beer with Baz Bazza flicked through the news on his iPad, let out a very audible “Bloody hell’ and slid it to one side as a blurry eyed Mick approached, armed with schooners. “I’ve had a late night watching Kokkinakas take it to Andy Murray in the tennis, Bazza.”

“Yeah, yeah, Mick. I like watching the tennis but the sports betting advertisements are a turn off for me. I’ve just been reading about gambling companies offering bets on matches involving minors. The insidious spread of gambling pisses me off.”

‘Well you are back to your cranky self, Bazza. Holidays over eh?” They both took decent sips and Bazza half smiled. “Anyhow, Bazza, I do need to have another chat to you about the Voice to Parliament Referendum. You might of swayed me last time we had a yarn about it, but I reckon they need to release more details.” Bazza’s face reddened.

“It’s a pretty straightforward proposal, Mick. A simple question; ‘Do you support an alteration to the Constitution that establishes an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice?’

You vote YES or NO.”

“Yeah….but the detail, Bazza.’

Bazza took a deep breath. “Mick……. we have a Parliament we elect. If we do not like the Parliament we elect, we vote them out. Simple. Its job, in this case, is to make good the outcome of the referendum. We pass judgment at the next election.”

A long pause and Bazza furrowed his brow as he leaned in. “It’s in the interests of opponents of the Voice to make the referendum as scary and as complicated as possible. The same tactics led to the defeat of the Referendum on the Republic. Even the same sex marriage debate was reduced to claims people could marry a sheep at one stage. It’s bloody hard to get a referendum up in Australia, as you not only need a majority of the Australian people to support it, but a majority of the States to do the same. It’s pretty easy to sabotage it.” Mick rubbed his bald head a number of times and Bazza closed his eyes for a moment. “Ignore the hysteria and stick to the question, Mick; ‘Do you support an alteration to the Constitution that establishes an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice?’

There is nothing in the question about third chambers, over representation, the right of veto and so on.” Bazza rubbed his chin.

“Now tell me, Mick, how do you tell our First Nation’s People 60,000 plus years of living here does not deserve a voice? How do you explain to an international visitor, let alone your own grandchildren, that you voted NO?”

Mick bit his bottom lip repeatedly.

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A landmark book – the first full poli cal history of Australia In this compelling and comprehensive work, renowned historian Frank Bongiorno presents a social and cultural history of Australia’s poli cal life, from pre-se lement Indigenous systems to the present day. Depic ng a wonderful parade of dreamers and schemers, Bongiorno surveys moments of poli cal renewal and sheds fresh light on our democra c life. From local pubs and mee ng halls to the parliament and cabinet; from pamphleteers and stump orators to party agents and opera ves – this enthralling account looks at the poli cal insiders in the halls of power, as well as the agitators and outsiders who sought to shape the na on from the margins. A work of poli cal history like no other, Dreamers and Schemers will transform the way you look at Australian poli cs. ‘With acuity and grace, Bongiorno divines the soul of the na on … All told with a cheeky eye for detail and nose for skullduggery by a historian in full archival, narra ve and rhetorical flight. A landmark work’ —Clare Wright ‘Bongiorno is one of our premier historians and this is his masterwork. An original take on our poli cs and people, wri en with an open mind and warm Australian heart.’ — George Megalogenis

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Life is a story …

Have you got a story to tell? Or a poem? Want to write, share and learn in a friendly environment? Come along to a mee ng. New members welcome any me. Eurobodalla Writers (a Branch of the Fellowship of Australian Writers) www.eurobodallawriters.org 1st Wednesday of each month 10.30 -1.30 Red Door Hall, Page St, Moruya 1st Monday of each month 6.30 – 8.30 pm various venues Contact Rosie Toth – rosietoth102@gmail.com or 0437627756

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WHEN will the Shire Council repair the disgraceful dressing shed at Moruya Heads? A revival in gold mining hereabouts is predicted, and, needless to say, it is feverishly looked forward to as a means of absorbing our unemployed as well as infusing some life into the community. AS Bateman’s Bay and Narooma freigh ng is slack, the s.s. Kianga is engaged carrying mber from the Northern Rivers to Melbourne. THE L.S.N. Co’s steamer Bodalla which le our port on Sunday, called at Bawley Point the same day, and when loading mber there, broke from her moorings and swung on to the rocks. The vessel sprang a leak, and made for Ulladulla, where it was found she was leaking badly. The live stock was transhipped to another steamer. A er effec ng temporary repairs the Bodalla proceeded on her journey but on reaching Jervis Bay there was 6 of water in her and she immediately returned to Ulladulla and unloaded her cargo. She was a erwards beached in Ulladulla Harbor in a safe place. MRS. P. Mylo is collec ng clothing for Digger Earle and family. [The Earle’s of Turlinjah lost their home and belongings in the bushfires.] All those who wish to contribute are kindly requested to leave same with her. TO organise a benefit for Mr. E. Earle and family a mee ng was held on Monday night, at which Mr. T. Flood presided. A er discussion it was decided to hold a concert and dance on the 26th inst., Misses M. Bull and N. Parbery were appointed joint secretaries, and Mr. Flood treasurer. We understand that the people of Turlinjah, where Mr. Earle resides, are also inaugura ng a fund in aid of their fellow resident in distress. THREE thousand motorists, who were compelled to use the punt across the George’s River at Tom Ugly’s Point last Sunday week signed a statement to the effect that they would be willing to pay a toll charge if a bridge were built by private enterprise. THE SHEIK is coming to the Amusu Theatre on Tuesday, Jan. 30th. Book now. Prices 3/- & 2/-. THE dwarf retaining fence around the local Court House ground has been completed by Messrs. A. Williams and B. Coppin, and in every stone and paling erected is reflected the excellent workmanship of these capable tradesmen. The fine finished appearance of the new construc on is decidedly an improvement to the Queen -Vulcan St. corner. MRS. J. Johnson, the excep onally capable teacher of the Eurobodalla Public School, has just completed 43 years of faithful service in the Educa on Department. Extracted from the Moruya Examiner by the Moruya and District Historical Society Inc. h ps:// www.mdhs.org.au