Saturday 28 July 2018
In the Past is compiled from the Daily Advertiser
by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society
25 Years Ago
- Leagues Club Secretary Manager, Arthur Summons, said increases in poker machine revenue will see a significant increase in the Club’s 1992-93 profit.
- Club president, Joan Heath said that vandals had badly damaged the Dorrie Hutchinson Green at the Wagga Women’s Bowling Club in Shaw Street.
- Wagga City Council agreed to produce 500 tapes of the song One Foot in the Bidgee written and sung by Wagga musician Grant Luhrs.
- At a meeting of 500 Catholic parents, Bishop of the Wagga Diocese, William Brennan hit back at criticism of a lack of consultation regarding major changes to Catholic secondary education.
- Kevin Wales was narrowly elected as president of the Wagga and District Cricket Association with a 9-8 vote against Alan Johnston who was elected as Vice President.
- 2WG general manager, Graham Cross announced that 2WG and Wagga City Council had launched a Tourist Radio service on FM 87.6
- Prices for lambs again topped the scales at Wagga’s weekly sheep sales beating last weeks record to finish at $68.
- A capacity field of 272 golfers competed in the State-wide four-person Ambrose event qualifying round at Wagga Golf Club.
- A forum to debate the concerns of women coordinated by CAPOW (Coalition of Australian Participating Organisations of Women) was held at the Charles Sturt University Convention Centre.
50 Years Ago
- Mr J F Bingham has announced his retirement as Director of Education in the Riverina after 14 years and a career in teaching dating back to 1925.
- The third and final Scott Shield match between Wagga High and Christian Brothers High ended in a thrilling 17 all draw with Christian Brothers the overall winners having won the first two matches.
- Mr and Mrs Pat Coombs were pictured in the Daily Advertiser, attending the Wagga Apex Ball.
- Inspector Hart and traffic supervisor Sgt. L G Robinson said that police will clamp down on motorists making undue noise after functions, particularly weddings.
- Kooringal Public sports master, Geoff Amos presented the Gary Taylor Memorial trophy to Donald Power as the best soccer club member.
- David Pyke was re-elected president of the Wagga Wagga Young Liberals.
- Stan Blakemore shot a perfect end from 60 yards in an American round shoot at the Wagga archery club competition.
- The Grand Garage is advertising the Toyota Crown 2000 as big 6-seater luxury car with small car economy.
- Jack Skeers is pictured in the Daily Advertiser presenting the traditional key to his daughter Anne who was celebrating her 21st birthday at the Masonic Hall.
- Sgt. L Lundie head of Wagga CIB said police are investigating the burglary of five offices in the city this week.
- B G Hartwig, Holden dealers have made available to 1 RTB Kapooka a new Holden special sedan for the training of recruits, staff and their wives at Kapooka.
- More than 200 boys attended the Tim Robb Riverina Australian Rules clinic at Gissing Oval.
- The RAAF Sergeants Mess presented $650 to the Kurrajong School for Retarded Children.
