ON THIS DAY - Shoalhaven Holidays

- On This Day -
1 1942 Ken Mcleod, formerly in charge of the silica industry in Ulladulla,
obtained a permit to build workshops and sheds so that small ships
could be built at Ulladulla Harbour. The first order received was to
build four tug boats for the United States of America. The works
had a staff of 20 and had 100 employees. It operated from 1943 to
1947.
2 1996 The 70 riders taking part in the first Commonwealth Bank Cycle
Classic to come to Nowra, left to continue their race. Next stop is
Goulburn followed the next day with the final stage to Canberra.
OCTOBER 27
3 1942 James Edward Burr was killed in action at Finsch Lafer, Papua New
Guinea at the age of 38. Prior to the War he managed a bakery at
Bomaderry. Burr Avenue, Nowra, was named after him.
1 1955 The Governor of NSW, on the advice of the Executive Council (at the
request of Shoalhaven Shire Council) dissolved Shoalhaven Shire
Council and appointed Local Government Inspector K G H
Hawkshaw as administrator.
OCTOBER 28
16 1870 Inspector Haff, of the Department of Public Instruction, visited the
Greenwell Point Provisional School. 20 children were present. He
found that (1) the material condition is satisfactory (2) the discipline
is healthy (3) the ordinary subjects are taught with diligence and care
and (4) the proficiency is fair.
19 1910 The vessel "Wyoming" of 258 feet was lost off the Ulladulla coast.
There was no loss of life.
1 1959 The inaugural dinner was held at the Bridge Hotel, Nowra, to form
the Nowra "Junior Chamber". Brian Robertson was the first
President.
OCTOBER 29
OCTOBER 30
1 1937 Laying of the foundation stone for the Nowra Ambulance station at
the corner of Plunkett and Kinghorn Streets.
OCTOBER 31
34 1867 Thursday October 31st 1867 and the horse Tim Whiffler wins the
Melbourne Cup. This was the third win for a Shoalhaven horse and
three out of three for trainer Etienne De Mestre.
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