Aboriginal Community Shares Knowledge On Artefacts

Local Aboriginal community members have come together on the cultural lands of Brinja Yuin, at the site of the new $260 million Eurobodalla Regional Hospital to share their knowledge about the Aboriginal artefacts and items uncovered during archaeological inves ga ons for the project.

Amanda Bock, Health Infrastructure Execu ve Director of Regional and Rural projects said around 600 artefacts and items have been unearthed during the archaeological works, showing how Aboriginal people lived and worked on this land thousands of years ago.

“Tradi onal owners and Elders along with the Cobowra Local Aboriginal Land Council and other Registered Aboriginal Par es have been working closely with the archaeologists as part of the excava on process to iden fy artefacts and share their cultural knowledge,” Ms Bock said.

“Listening and collabora ng with the local Aboriginal community as we uncover these items has provided a wonderful opportunity to understand and learn more about the region’s rich cultural history, and we are grateful for their generosity in giving their me and sharing their culture and stories.”

Ashleigh Keevers-Eastman, senior heritage consultant at Biosis, said four members of the Biosis team and eight Aboriginal site and cultural officers have been working at the salvage site each day.

“Over four weeks, the team have been involved in digging and sieving through approximately 100sqm of the site, which equates to around 100 salvage pits,” Ms Keevers-Eastman said.

“To date we’ve discovered hundreds of culturally significant items including many stone tools, which shows how Aboriginal people lived and worked on this land thousands of years ago.”

Brinja Yuin/Gadu Elder, Maureen Davis said the wider Aboriginal community from across the Eurobodalla a ended a special gathering on site to hear first-hand from heritage consultants, Biosis, and Brinja Yuin original custodians about the work being conducted and the early discoveries.

“The informa on session was a great opportunity for our local Aboriginal community to gain a be er understanding of the archaeological process happening on site, and importantly to have their ques ons answered by both the experts and knowledge holders,” Ms Davis said.

“The discovery of the artefacts shows clear evidence that our people lived and raised their families here. They travelled along this sec on of the land, taking in the sea coast south of the Moruya River to the Wagonga River at Kianga, extending some five miles inland across the landscape.” con nues….

The project team and archaeologists are con nuing to work with Registered Aboriginal Par es to determine what happens next with the discovered items, with archaeological work expected to be completed by the end of the month. Con nues…….

Ms Bock said the new hospital is a pilot project for the NSW Government Architect’s Connec ng with Country Framework and thanked the local Aboriginal community for their ongoing contribu on to the design of the hospital to ensure it is a safe and welcoming health facility for the community.

“The par cipa on of the community throughout the planning and design phase is helping to ensure this new hospital becomes a place of healing and wellbeing – where all members of our community feel safe and welcome,” Ms Bock said.

Construc on of the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital is due for comple on in 2025

We acknowledge the Tradi onal Custodians of the Land, the tribal groups that make up the Yuin Na on, on which the event took place and on which the new Eurobodalla Hospital will be built.

For more informa on about the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital development please visit the project website: www.eurobodallahs.health.nsw.gov.au

Tilba Woodwork Show

Bate St, Central Tilba Halls June Long weekend – June 10 & 11

Love hand-made? Love the look of beau fully cra ed mber? Then the annual Tilba Woodwork Show is for you. The Central Halls on the main street of Central Tilba hosts the 27th exhibi on of fine woodwork cra ed by ar sans from north of Batemans Bay to south of Bega.

Exquisite handcra ed items will be both on display and for sale, ranging from small toys to cu ng boards and serving pla ers, from fine jewelry boxes to pens, bowls - both func onal and decora ve, and much more. Come and watch the magic of wood turners at work on the lathes, and stroll through the Exhibi on Hall and vote for your favorite piece on display.

In addi on, the Dalmeny Quilters will once again be special guests and will have a display of their intricately designed quilts and other handmade items, most of which will be for sale.

Enter the raffle for the opportunity to win a variety of great prizes. The entry fee is $2.00 per adult and for children under the age of 16 entry is free.

RfR assists Ricky’s Place in Bega

This week, under the Repurposing for Resilience Friday project, a electrical team from MESA install 32A & 25A 3 phase circuits for a commercial oven and Induction hot plate hob at Ricky’s Place in Bega.

Sharon volunteers her renowned Chefs expertise every week to run both the Kitchen and Garden of Ricky’s Place, which provides free meals for the community of Bega.

Sharon is not only a qualified and well-respected Chef but also a finished artist, having studied at the ANU glass school and journeyed metallurgy; silver & gold smithing for jewellery making over the past 20 years or so.

Sharon has generously gifted her time and skills to assist the Repurposing for Resilience (RfR) on several occasions and in recognition of this and the selfless work of Sharon and the Ricky’s team for the local community there, the RfR team decided it was high time to return a benefit for her collaboration.

The RfR electricians estimate the value of the work to be in the vicinity of $1200.00 and challenge other local small businesses to donate some of their own time and effort to one of the many not-for-profit organisations that contribute so much to our communities.

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

Recently the Southerly Busters Branch (south of Sydney to the border) of the Australian Caravan Club took a trek to the annual Drovers’ Campfire Fes val at Boggabri in north west NSW.

Eleven vans and motor homes from the group made the trip which included four recently joined units. They made stopovers at Muswellbrook and Quirindi on the way up and Gunnedah, Galargambone, Parkes and Lake Wallace on the way back, staying several nights at some of these venues and taking in the local sights and really enjoying some of these excep onal country centres..

Started in 2006, the Boggabri Drovers’ Campfire Fes val has become a much an cipated feature for caravanners, motor home owners and travellers along Australia’s highways and byways. The event was the brainchild of Lion Geoff Eather and developed with the support of the Boggabri Lions Club.

This year the Boggabri Lions Club, prepared a wonderful program to keep their visitors entertained during the groups’ four day stay, including also ou ngs to a local coal mine, a long horn steer farm and a sheep shearing exhibi on with the a endees all travelling in the local school bus!

There was entertainment in the evenings provided at the exhibi on hall in the showground which included a Trivia Night, a hypno sm show along with local bands and entertainers on the stage each a ernoon and into the night.

One of the outstanding features of the fes val was how residents of all ages in the small country town combined to make this unique annual event an unqualified success. The profits from the fes val is divided up amongst the local community groups.

These people operated stalls, made dampers and stews in their campfire ovens which was enjoyed by all of the occupants of the 200 plus vans and motor homes who a ended.

The ‘Busters’ have other trips planned this year which include a three week journey along the Victorian side of the Murray River and into South Australia then returning on the NSW in August – September.

There are also local get-togethers along the south coast planned for the coming months with three days at Callala RSL Club during Melbourne Cup Day then finalising the year with a four day Christmas event at Shoalhaven Heads.

Anyone interested in joining the group can contact the secretary at southerlybusters@australiancaravanclub.com.au or ring him on 0428571291 https://bit.ly/ BiggestMorningTeaRayWhite www.iga.com.au/

Ray White Batemans Bay and Ray White Moruya want to help raise money for the Cancer Council and help kids and adults affected by cancer.

They will be hosting the event at their Ray White Batemans Bay and Ray White Moruya offices!

If you can’t make the event and would like to donate, please click on the link below!

They would love your support to help raise money for this amazing cause and look forward to seeing you soon!

Don’t miss the Blues at the Kinema

Beat the ‘Winter Blues’ with the first of the Blues at the Kinema concerts on 27 May, hosted by Narooma School of Arts. It features The SunBears, voted favourite blues ‘Emerging Ar st 2022’ by Sydney Blues Society members last year, and Kara Coen, one of the south-east’s most exci ng new female soul ar sts.

Tickets cost $40. Sufficient ckets must be bought by 12 May to ensure the concert goes ahead, so get in quick.

The SunBears are not just another blues band. They have a huge sound that blends George Thorogood passion, a crunch of AC/ DC rawness and a sprinkling of John Mayer soul. Each show is a fully immersive, energe c with an original contemporary blues rock sound. They will entertain you, make you move and most definitely make you love the blues. They opened for Suzie Quatro at The Enmore Theatre, have taken their high energy original contemporary blues sound all over Australia, achieved a number one hit with their latest single ‘Naughty Boy’, and have locked in a European Tour this year.

Kara Coen plays a unique fusion of blues and roots, smooth jazz and pop with a message of love, empowerment and inclusion. Her vocals are intoxica ng with a dynamic powerhouse voice, and lyrics compelling and straight from the heart.

Kara has been called a modern Aretha Franklin and been compared to Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin and Sarah Blasko. She is currently working on her debut album of original songs and gearing up for her first Australian tour.

The SunBears and Kara Coen Blues concert is at the Kinema on Saturday 27 May.

Doors open 6pm; show starts 6.30pm. There will be bar with wine, beer and cocktails and noodle boxes for vegans, vegos and meat eaters.

Buy ckets online through www.naroomaschoolofarts.com.au, not at the Kinema.

Right: Kara Coen

Coming to Narooma Kinema 27 May – Kara Coen, one of the south-east’s most exci ng new female soul ar sts.

May 13th - Joshua Veneris – Club Malua

May 13th - Rick Bamford at Tomakin Social Club

May 13th - Roddy Reason at Club Tuross

May 13th - Steve Jackson at Moruya Golfy

May 13th - Stru – Club Malua (7.30pm)

May 13th - Totum at Club Catalina

May 19th - Mick McGrath – Club Malua

May 19th - Riff – Soldiers Club (7.30pm)

May 20th - Suede Cats – Club Malua

May 20th - Joe Driscoll at Tomakin Social Club

May 20th - Tony Wade at Club Catalina

May 20th - Michelle Bri – Club Tuross (6.30pm)

May 20th - Joe Driscoll – Tomakin Club (7.30pm)

May 20th - Suede Cats – Club Malua (7.30pm)

May 20th - Riff – Soldiers Club (8pm)

May 20th - Parmy Dillon at Smokey Dans

May 21st - Eurobodalla Live at Moruya Golfy

May 26th - Tim Freedman is coming to Smokey Dan's in Tomakin

May 26th - Jason Maynard – Club Malua

May 27th - Southern Impact – Club Malua

May 27th -Jason Maynard at Tomakin Social Club

May 27th - Vinyl Rain at Club Catalina

May 27th - Creedence and Friends – Batemans Bay Soldiers Club (8pm)

May 27th - Canberra Blues Band SunBears, support by local muso Kara Coen at Narooma Kinema

May 27th - Parmy Dillon at Tukka Cafe

May 27th - RNB Takeover at Moruya Waterfront

May 28th - The Vallies – Batemans Bay Soldiers Club (8pm)

Jun 3rd - AC/DC show at Moruya Golfy

Jun 3rd - The Radiators at Moruya Waterfront

Jun 10th - The Alvey's Farewell Party at the Steampacket

Jun 16th - Bondi Cigars, support by QLD Jake Hoskin at Narooma Kinema

Jun 24th - Rock Show– Batemans Bay Soldiers Club (8pm)

Fri 30th Jun - The INXS Tribute Show @ Moruya Waterfront Hotel

Sat July 29 - Affinity String Quartet 2:30 pm St Paul’s Anglican Church, Narooma

Aug 18th - Geoff Achison at Narooma Kinema

Batemans Bay’s Premier

Entertainment venue

Bound is a 1996 American neo-noir crime thriller film

wri en and directed by the Wachowskis[a] in their feature film directorial debut. Violet (Jennifer Tilly), who longs to escape her rela onship with her mafioso boyfriend Caesar (Joe Pantoliano), enters into a clandes ne affair with alluring ex-con Corky (Gina Gershon), and the two women hatch a scheme to steal $2 million of Mafia money.

Bound was the first film directed by the Wachowskis, and they took inspira on from Billy Wilder to tell a noir story filled with sex and violence. Financed by Dino De Lauren is, the film was made on a ght budget with the help of frugal crew members including cinematographer Bill Pope. The directors ini ally struggled to cast the lesbian characters of Violet and Corky before securing Tilly and Gershon. To choreograph the sex scenes, the directors employed sex educator Susie Bright as an ad hoc in macy coordinator, and she also made a cameo appearance in the film.

Bound received posi ve reviews from film cri cs who praised the humour and style of the directors as well as the realis c portrayal of a lesbian rela onship in a mainstream film. Detractors of the film found its plot superficial and cri cized the violence as excessive. The film won several fes val awards.

Gadfly 285 By Robert Macklin

The ABC has a policy, it seems, that no good news comes from China; they even base their China reporters in Taiwan! So you’ll be forgiven if you missed the short report emerging from Shanghai last week that finally nailed the ACT Government’s insistence on pursuing the 19th century Tram technology that has split the Capital in twain.

They call it ‘light rail’ but it’s not just some harmless ‘virtue signalling’ by the Chief Minister Andrew Barr’s Labor-Green team that has governed Canberra for almost a generation; nor is it simply the arrogance of untrammelled power in an electorate where the Liberals have been dominated by the former right-wing Senator Zed Seselja.

It might have made some sense when Walter Burley Griffin included it in his 1912 plan for the city of a maximum 10,000 inhabitants. Today, as the population approaches 500,000 across a vast expanse of countryside, it would be laughable if Canberrans were not wrestling grimly with government charges that have soared in a vain attempt to pay for the folly.

Here’s the short China report you missed: ‘At the Shanghai auto expo, a local company, CATL unveiled a battery that could propel electric cars more than 1000 kilometres on a single charge. In could even power an electric aircraft. Battery design is like a goldrush at the moment,’ the report said, ‘as researchers push the boundaries of materials chemistry and develop lighter, longer lasting, safer, cheaper batteries that charge more quickly. CATL plans to go into mass production later this year.’ robert@robertmacklin.com

Moreover, the latest revelation from the local press is that the Government has sought up to $2 billion from ‘Middle East’ sources to pay for more tram lines and some other infrastructure.

Like so many other Canberrans, I am outraged that the tram is so expensive when there’s the certain prospect within reach of batteries producing silent, pollution-free buses with no expensive tracks, and ever cheaper EVs that cruise quietly and safely over well-tended roads.

As mentioned in an earlier column, I am currently engaged in the research and writing of Charles Weston’s biography – a wonderful character and a giant in his field. Much of my work has been in collaboration with the long-time forester and NCDC executive, John Gray whose doctoral thesis on Weston is a brilliant academic achievement. John has long been appalled by the Government’s neglect the of Canberra’s protective ‘green mantle’ throughout the city. With clean battery power there would be more than enough funding to keep the Capital the horticultural showcase created by Weston from 1913-26 and the other great arboreal warrior, Lindsay Pryor from 194558.

In short, Canberra’s premier example of a city’s arboreal character is suffering while the horticultural and tree plantings throughout the city that protect it from the worst effects of climate change are crying out for help.

It is an assault on the capital’s heritage. And as the Chief Minister plans to extend its reach across the Lake to service yet another high-rise apartment cluster, it can only get worse. Who could ever have believed that the bar would be set so low?

Sydney Writers' Fes val - live streamed to Shire Libraries

The annual Sydney Writer’s Fes val is Australia’s largest forum celebra ng books and ideas. Bringing the world’s finest authors and esteemed thinkers to Eurobodalla audiences in real- me through live streaming.

The events are free, but booking is required. To book, visit eventbrite.com/cc/sydney-writers-fes val-live-stream-2147769

The Sydney Writers’ Fes val is one of Australia’s best-loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling and Eurobodalla Libraries will livestream featured SWF events from Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 May.

Libraries coordinator Samantha Fenton said the line-up for this year’s livestream promised to be a cracker.

“Whether you want to listen to foodie banter between Stephanie

“The conversa ons, debates and ence par cipa on with live Q&A

“While a endance is free, places

To see the host of events on offer at the libraries, visit the Euro-

“Are we there yet? Are we there yet? This bloody road trip is taking forever, Mick.”

Mick shook his head and turned left ten kilometres from Taralga.

“Careful driving is the secret, Bazza. The police should credit me with penalty driving points.”

Bazza grinned.

“It reminds me of the time I was driving in New Zealand, Mick. There are fewer speed limit signs over there and the last one I remembered seeing was 80kms per hour. Anyhow, a police car was behind me, so to be on the safe side, I slowed to 60kms and hoped he would pass. No such luck…… so I slowed to 40kms and the siren goes off and the lights are flashing in the rear view mirror. The policeman then cautions me….. for driving too slow.”

Mick half laughed but focused on dodging potholes. Bazza was thrown around in the passenger seat like a rag doll.

“Bloody hell, Mick………they pay for these rides at Luna Park.”

Mick braked in time to miss a kangaroo.

“The state of the road is a sore point with my Brother in Law, Bazza. He has an ongoing blue with the local council.”

Mick stopped at a gate and as Bazza alighted, Bon Jovi’s ‘Living on a Prayer’ blasted away the serenity.

“Is this the right address, Mick? It sounds like a rock festival. I’m expecting a bunch of hippies around the next bend.”

Mick ignored the comment and slowed to take in a 100 metre wall of carefully stacked chopped firewood.

Bazza’s eyes widened.

“Enough firewood there Mick, to not only get through winter, but the next Ice Age as well.”

Mick sucked in a deep breath.

“Enough of the smart arse comments, Bazza. You are here to learn a few lessons and the first one is to be prepared. It makes more sense to use the summer months to chop, stack and dry the firewood. You are the sort of bloke that would leave it to the depths of winter and burn damp wood”

Bazza concurred with a rub of his chin and the Aesop Fable ‘The Wild Boar and the Fox’*sprang to mind.

Mick parked the car outside the farmhouse and slipped on overalls, workbooks and a hat.

“Now there is no point knocking on the front door, Bazza. My Brother in Law is always out the back. That’s why I call him Outback Jack or OJ, but it also suits because he likes travelling to places like Bourke and beyond.”

They entered the back shed to a whirr of activity. OJ moved from measuring to cutting corrugated iron and back to measuring. Bazza’s eyes widened as a range of different tools beyond his comprehension were used at lightening pace to perfect the sheets of iron. Each tool was returned to its rightful place, following use, and Bazza made a mental note.

OJ spun around for greetings and shook his head at Bazza’s clothes and sandals.

“It’s nice of you blokes to help out. Bazza you need to slip on these overalls and boots.”

OJ flicked Bazza a battered Akubra hat.

Mick lowered his voice.

“You really should be taking notes, Bazza. Right clothes for the job.”

OJ outlined the job for the afternoon in detail as they hovered over plans.

Bazza licked his lips.

“I reckon we should have a beer and think about it. We can always do it later.”

Mick eyeballed Bazza and shook his head repeatedly.

“Ahh Bazza, that attitude is the core of your problem…… the reason your front gate is jammed open and the front fence about to topple over is you like to ‘think about it’ or ‘do it later’. Your place is full of half completed projects. I’m hoping OJ can set you straight.”

OJ chuckled.

“Let’s go with the rewards system, Bazza. A beer or two at the end of the job will taste much better.”

Bazza nodded.

“A hard earned thirst eh, OJ?”

Spanning a life me of love and loss, crossing borders and oceans, Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt, co-authored by her son Harry Whi aker, draws Lucinda Riley's Seven Sisters series to its stunning, unforge able conclusion.

1928, Paris

A boy is found, moments from death, and taken in by a kindly family. Gentle, precocious, talented, he flourishes in his new home, and the family show him a life he hadn't dreamed possible. But he refuses to speak a word about who he really is. As he grows into a young man, falling in love and taking classes at the pres gious Conservatoire de Paris, he can almost forget the terrors of his past, or the promise he has vowed to keep. But across Europe an evil is rising, and no-one's safety is certain. In his heart, he knows the me will come where he must flee once more.

2008, the Aegean

The seven sisters are gathered together for the first me, on board the Titan to say a final goodbye to the enigma c father they loved so dearly.

To the surprise of everyone, it is the missing sister who Pa Salt has chosen to entrust with the clue to their pasts. But for every truth revealed, another ques on emerges. The sisters must confront the idea that their adored father was someone they barely knew. And even more shockingly: that these long-buried secrets may s ll have consequences for them today.

100 Years ago—12th May 1923

Tilba is becoming famous through the foresight of its farmers. It is being held up as an example of what an up-to-date farm should be like in a me of drought. The dry spell, it is reported, has not affected Tilba to the same extent as further south. Most of the farms are equipped with silos, and the stock fed on ensilage look remarkably well. Moreover, it is stated that there are several farms in the district whose milk supply is quite equal to that of a normal season.

The bones of two celestrials [Chinese emigrants] were exhumed at the local cemetery last week, and shipped to the Flowery Land.

Miss Miller, of Bimbimbie, unfortunately met with an accident through being thrown out of her sulky, the lady receiving a severe shaking and fractured ribs. Dr. Cutler was immediately sent for, and the pa ent is now progressing favourably.

Since Mr. George Brown, of Bodalla, was operated on, the most serious one performed here, was skilfully done on Tuesday by Dr. Cutler on li le Mollie Mylo , only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Mylo . The li le girl was suddenly taken ill on Saturday, and the case being diagnosed as appendici s the pa ent was removed to the local hospital where the opera on took place. It transpired that the case was much worse than an cipated, peritoni s having supervened. However, with skilful treatment, and assiduous nursing by Matron Constable, we are pleased to report that there is now a slight improvement, and her recovery is almost assured.

Mr. A. H. Preddy and family have le “Tuffwood” and taken up residence in Mrs. J. Emmo ’s commodious co age “Eversley” in Page Street.

Bateman’s Bay. (From our Correspondent.) Mogo footballers played a return match with the Bateman’s Bay juniors on the la er’s ground. The game was extremely rough and several players were badly knocked about especially young Barling, of the Mogo team. The Bay won by 3 to nil.

The dredge put into this port on Tuesday a ernoon, pending favourable weather to commence opera ons on the Moruya Bar.

Mr. Forbes Mackay, who is always on the lookout for latest modern methods, has had an up-to-date electric light plant installed at “The Bungalow.” We expect others will follow suit shortly.

AUCTION SALE on May 19th at 2.30 p.m. sharp. H. J. Thomson will sell … under instruc ons from Mr. H. E. Simpson; - No 1 Farm, known as “Oaklands,” Mullenderee, containing 87 acres of alluvial flats, divided into seven paddocks, with a five-roomed co age and kitchen, bails, silo and shed, and two acres of lucerne; No 2 Farm, known as Ninderra Estate, containing 433 acres of highly improved hilly land, and having a permanent water supply, with co age, bails, and 100 ton silo built of granite.

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