As a result of numerous phone calls and help from various community members, we have discovered the following history of this mysterious wooden boat. Indications show the Lady Jane was built around the 1950’s-1960’s for use as a fishing vessel. The style of the boat and materials used in her construction were common in this…
The war was over but it was quite a long time before all surviving servicemen were returned home. A reminder is shown here as the note was written by Tilba Tilba resident Norman Corkhill on the back of the picture records, “Return in 1920”. The museum is open Tuesdays at the Bermagui Community Centre from…
On Saturday 17 February 2018 a small group of dedicated volunteers worked tirelessly for hours packing, carrying and moving the contents of the Museum into its new home within the Community Centre. We are now faced with the daunting task of how to best display the collection.
William Robert Dickinson (Bill) was one of Bermagui’s great benefactors over the fifteen years he resided in the town. He hailed from the NSW Southern Highlands where his father, S Dickinson, built a country estate and residence in 1886. Bill Dickinson was a regular visitor to Narooma and in 1934, because of poor weather, and…
Searching for gold During the gold rush era, prospectors were always looking for new sources of gold. Gold had been discovered at Kiandra, Nerrigundah, Araluen, and Mt Dromedary. Reef gold was found on the mountain in 1877 and prospectors were soon looking for signs of alluvial gold down the slopes. In 1880 a Canadian, Henry…
During the late 1940s the pole fishing method was introduced into the local tuna industry. It was a very energetic but effective method of fishing. Most tuna caught by this method were the Southern Bluefin. When a school of tuna were located they were stirred into a feeding frenzy by scoops of bait (usually yellowtail)…
