Timeline Stories

Funds for the construction of a lighthouse at Green Cape allocated.

BUSH FIRES – The hot weather last week, in the Bega district, was marked by a succession of bush fires on all sides. At Brogo, the hill known as the

An earthquake, accompanied by a loud rumbling sound like the rolling of thunder, occurred on the 12th June at 3.40 p.m. The shocks were sufficiently severe to rattle the windows

A wooden observatory was constructed on the site where the Eden Fishermen’s Club carpark now stands for the observation of the Transit of Venus on the 6th June.   A

Telegraph line extended from Eden to Gabo Island.   “EDEN. A report has reached here that great quantities of human bones are lying exposed on a small island near Gabo

The Telegraph line between Twofold Bay and Bombala opened.  The telegraph office was located in the ‘Crown and Anchor’.   Mr. Charles Kebby appointed Eden Post & Telegraph Station Master

Money Order System introduced to Eden.

2nd June: St. Georges Presbyterian Church opened.

24th May: The foundation stone of St George’s Church was laid.   Fr. Patrick Slattery is appointed first Catholic Parish Priest of Bega and Twofold Bay.

Although in use since the 1830s Eden Cemetery is only officially dedicated on 16th June 1863.   There has been some little excitement created here by the death of a