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MR. H. J. Thomson informs us that the 300-ton silo erected by him at Ninderra last year, was opened last week and the contents found to be in a perfect state of preserva on – a boon for the winter months. ON Tuesday night, or early Wednesday morning, some one effected an entrance, through a window, into Emmo ’s Beehive Store, and got away with a suit case, clothing and boots to the value of about £20. Mr. P. Mylo ’s shop was visited the same night and about nine loaves of bread stolen. No doubt some poor traveller accidentally arrived in Moruya and finding it in darkness (a perpetual state) and asleep, sought to make a s r and arouse the inhabitants. ON Tuesday the three-months old daughter of Constable and Mrs. E. Turnbull, of the Criterion Hotel, Mullenderree, died at Captain’s Flat. Mr. Len Turner, late of Mr. A. H. Preddy’s garage, and Mr. Hapgood, formerly chauffeur for Mr. A. H. Weatherby, have opened a business at Tilba Tilba, and are prepared to undertake work in connec on with motors, engines or machinery of any kind. In connec on with the firm’s enterprise, Mr. H. J. Bate intends erec ng an up-to-date motor garage with every facility and a complete stock of motor requirements. A party of friends from Bodalla and Eurobodalla, with their tennis racquets journeyed to Narooma on the King’s Birthday. The morning, as will be remembered, gave no indica ons whatever of the elements being in adverse mood. On arrival at Narooma, however, steady rain set in and con nued throughout the day. Tennis, of course, was out of the ques on and the party had to return thoroughly drenched. It was, however, very kind of Miss Cos n to place her home at the disposal of the visitors; this kind ac on helped to make the situa on as comfortable as it could be made under the circumstances. THE “Sunbeam” aeroplane arrived here on Thursday a ernoon, but owing to slight damage to the plane tail during the night, through ca le poking their horns through it, the machine will not fly this weekend. MR. W. SEBBENS, one of Moruya’s highly esteemed residents, passed peacefully away at North Sydney Hospital on Tuesday, a er a painful and trying illness extending over a few months. … Mr. Sebbens, who was 66 years of age, occupied the posi on of benchman at Mr. Mitchell’s Moggendoura Sawmill. He was a man of strong and upright character, straigh orward and trustworthy, and was beloved by all who knew him. As well as his aged mother, Mrs. Rose, of Gundary, he leaves a grown-up family. …Mrs. A. Thomson (Gundary) and Mr. J. Sebbens (Bateman’s Bay) are sister and brother respec vely of the deceased. The funeral took place on Thursday, the remains being interred in the R.C. por on of the Braidwood cemetery.

The River of Art Fes val is now invi ng proposals from ar sts, the community and business to par cipate in this year’s fes val. The annual Fes val will be back bigger than ever in 2022 with an exci ng program of events from 16-25 September. The River of Art Fes val will host a diverse range of arts shows, music, and performances, concluding with a spectacular laser and light show called Luminous: Art A er Dark on 24th September. ‘We invite ideas from ar sts, performers, galleries, venues, and business on how best to be part of the Fes val. We’re looking for ar sts to open up their studios or have an exhibi on, suggest workshops, musical or theatrical performances, and murals,’ said Leanne Joyce, Chair of the Fes val. ‘ Equally, we invite hospitality venues or galleries to host an ar st, exhibi on or performance. The River of Art Fes val is in its 17th year and is commi ed to showcasing talented ar sts across the Eurobodalla. Whilst the Fes val was cancelled last year due to COVID-19 lockdowns, in the past the Fes val has held over 120 individual events.

‘We want to see galleries, clubs, hotels, shopfronts, cafes and restaurants burs ng with art, ideas and entertainment. ‘We believe a er the bushfires, COVID-19 lockdowns, the community is ready to celebrate and visitors are keen to enjoy the arts and culture, as well as natural beauty of our region,’ Leanne said. The deadline for proposals is Saturday 18 June. Inclusion in the program is free and entries are now open. Program entry forms are on our website at www.riverofart.com.au or email inquiries to fes val@riverofart.com.au.

Entries open for na onal Basil Sellers Arts Prize

The region’s flourishing arts scene is in the na onal spotlight with entries now open for the pres gious Basil Sellers Art Prize. Open to ar sts Australia-wide for the first me, the Eurobodalla Council-run prize offers a combined pool of $30,000; $25,000 for the winning entry thanks to businessman and philanthropist Basil Sellers AM, and a $5,000 Eurobodalla Award, sponsored by Eurobodalla Council, which safeguards the con nued importance of local ar sts. With its net for entries now cast wider, the focus of the biennial prize has narrowed. Only pain ngs, drawings and unique state printmaking will be accepted. Eurobodalla Council’s crea ve arts coordinator Indi Carmichael said the prize was open category in the past, however Mr Sellers had requested a more tradi onal focus. “The winning work is acquired by Mr Sellers and placed in his extensive private collec on – he wanted to narrow it down to works he was more comfortable living with,” she said. Ms Carmichael said na onal expansion had been in the pipeline for more than a decade. “We took the idea of going na onal as a long-term goal to Mr Sellers back in 2006,” she said. “We also saw the poten al to link the prize to a regional arts centre in in Moruya. We’ve been able to achieve all that and more with the opening of the Basil Sellers Exhibi on Centre in 2019.” Ms Carmichael encouraged all ar sts to enter no ma er where they came from. “The prize is about providing more opportuni es for ar sts to be recognised for their work and expanding their audience reach,” she said. “It’s a great way for prac oners to get their work seen beyond their usual sphere.” Entries to the 2022 Basil Sellers Art Prize opened are now open and close Friday 29 July. The 2022 Basil Sellers Art Prize finalists exhibi on will be held at the Bas (Basil Sellers Exhibi on Centre) opening Friday 7 October, with the exhibi on con nuing un l Sunday 20 November. To view the terms and condi ons – or to enter – head to www.thebas.com.au

Above: Peter Ma hew Yates won the Basil Sellers Art Prize in 2020 with his beau fully executed small oil pain ng Connec ons. Entries are now open for the biennial prize.

Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden's feature ar st is David John.

John began woodturning in 1990 while living in the Lower Blue Mountains, culmina ng in exhibi ons and awards throughout the Blue Mountains, Sydney, Mogo, Batemans Bay and most recently Tasmania.

In addi on to carving, John also uses burning and piercing techniques and has extended into working with steel, Hebel and stone.

Cost: Free Where: Visitor Centre, Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden, Deep Creek Dam Road, Batemans Bay Exhibi on dates: current to Saturday 30 June Opening hours: 9am-4pm, Wednesday to Sunday

Saturday Sessions at the Bas | Moruya

Seaweed art workshop | Sarah Gorst There are s ll places available on this fascina ng workshop. Dive in and book your spot today. Join co-founder of South Coast Seaweed, Sarah Gorst to discover the many uses of seaweed, for food, ceremonies, medicinal purposes and acquire knowledge around tradi onal prac ces. Par cipants will have the opportunity to explore their crea ve side using seaweed to create a unique work of art to take home.

Cost: $120 Where: The Bas, corner of Vulcan and Campbell Streets, Moruya. When: Saturday 11 June 2022, 12.30-3.30pm.

Book through Eventbrite

More info: T: 4474 7355

arts Bas about town | Mechanics Ins tute

The Refugee Ac on Collec ve Eurobodalla and Asylum Arts present this powerful exhibi on themed 'Hope Rising'. The exhibi on includes works created by ar sts who have been living in refugee deten on in Indonesia for up to 10 years, as well as local ar sts whose crea ve prac ce draws from refugee issues. All sale proceeds from the ar sts' work will go directly to the ar sts in Indonesia. Digital image by Mahdi Graphist tled Ever On. Cost: Free Where: Mechanics Ins tute, 13 Page Street, Moruya Exhibi on dates: Friday 17 June to Saturday 2 July 2022 Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 2pm Exhibi on opening: Saturday 18 June, 3pm

Ngaranggal Djinama at the Bas

Ngaranggal and Djinama is Dhurga for women/s and make/create. Don't miss this stunning Bas-curated exhibi on of artworks by female Aboriginal ar sts from across Australia. This mixed media exhibi on celebrates the strength and diversity of Aboriginal expression and culture and includes prominent Eurobodalla ar st, Cheryl Davison. The Bas would like to thank Chris na Kennedy of Eurobodalla’s Horse Island, for her generosity in making this exhibi on possible.

Artwork by Cheryl Davison titled Guardians of the Forest

Cost: Free Where: The Bas, corner of Vulcan and Campbell Streets, Moruya. Opening hours: Every day, 10am to 4pm Exhibi on open: Saturday 25 June to Sunday 31 July 2022 Opening night: Friday 24 June, 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Book through Eventbrite. More info: T: 4474 7355