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Bermagui and District
The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 4th July 1887 (By Our Special Reporter) With the exception of those whose business took them to the southern coast between Kiama and Twofold Bay, Bermagui was scarcely known to anyone until about eight years ago, when the discovery of gold in the vicinity brought it into prominence, not only…
History of Bermagui’s Timber Industry
Timber has played a major part in Bermagui’s history. Since Bermagui’s first settlers in the 1830s, timber was sourced from local forests, and used for dwelling construction and fences etc. What follows is a brief outline of the development of the timber industry in and around Bermagui. As the country expanded the demand for timber…
The Story of James Cook’s voyage 250 Years Ago – Part One: The Man & The Ship
James Cook (1728–1779) was born at Merton, Yorkshire, England and grew up on a farm at Ayton. In 1747 he moved to Whitby and joined the merchant navy, working on colliers and other ships in the coastal trade and later the Baltic Sea. In 1755 he joined the Royal Navy and two years later qualified…
Bushfires 2019/2020 Timeline Impact on Bermagui, NSW and Surrounds
27th December 2019 Lightning Strike starts a fire in Badja State Forest near Peters Road. 28th December 2019 Severe drought conditions. Bush tinder dry, hot and windy weather conditions. Many other fires burning in region including the very large Currowan fire north of Batemans Bay which had started north west of Nelligen as a result…
The Story of James Cook’s voyage 250 Years Ago – Part Two: The Voyage to New Holland
The purpose of the epic three-year voyage was to observe the transit of Venus across the face of the Sun. These observations were expected to help calculate the size of the solar system, the distance of the Sun and improve maritime navigation. The expedition left Plymouth in Devon, passing Rame Head on 26 August 1868….
