Feb: The laying of the foundation-stone of the New Wharf drew a large crowd. The stone was laid by Daniel Egan, Esq., who, after speaking at some length of the many advantages to be derived by this boon to the public, and of the facilities that will be given in unloading and reloading of vessels trading to and from this port, stated, that by the request of the gentlemen forming the committee, the wharf hereafter would be designated Egan Wharf. This announcement was received with great cheering by the crowd.
The General Steam Navigation Company, the Kiama Steam Navigation Company, and the Shoalhaven Steam Navigation Company merged to become the Illawarra Steam Navigation Company (the ‘Pig & Whistle Line’) which held a near-monopoly for shipping on the south coast, and their fleet visited every significant port between Sydney and the Victorian border.
Mr. P. J. Murray appointed Police Magistrate for the police district of Eden. New watch houses built in Eden and arrangements were made by the Government for holding petty sessions at Pambula and Bega.
The Church Committee (Anglican) met 5 July 1858 with Rev. W. Allworth presiding-It was determined that the ground for the church should be cleared immediately The inhabitants are indebted to the magistrate for the use of the Court House to hold Divine Service and Sabbath School.
During Communion Service on Sunday evening last, the clergyman’s surplice caught fire, it was, however, observed in good time by a communicant…I am happy to state that the surplice only was injured although the minds of the communicants were somewhat disturbed.
New Wharf-The new wharf is progressing rapidly, under the superintendence of Mr. J.H. Thomas and is expected to be completed in three or four weeks.
Road-Mr. Thomas is also superintending the repair of the regular line of road from Eden to Bombala.
Eden Twofold Bay 6th July 1858
COUNTRY NEWS. (1858, July 14). The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser (NSW: 1848 – 1859) 14 July 1858