Compiled from the Daily Advertiser
by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society
25 Years Ago
- One of Wagga’s largest employers, Laminex Industries, is in the process of laying off between 45 and 50 employees as it prepares to open a new plant at Gympie.
- Junee farmer, and NSW Liberal Party President, Bill Heffernan celebrated his pre-selection win for a Senate seat over a few quiet drinks with Prime Minister, John Howard.
- Old Wagga Inn secretary, Donna Taylor won the 2WG Workforce on Tap Secretary Appreciation Day Competition.
- Australian Jockey Club (AJC) stewards have been called in to investigate serious allegations raised in the Wagga District.
- Placegetters in the Tolland Hotel’s 100-kilometre cycle race were Barry O’Hagan, John Bourke, and Brian Harding.
- Wagga Heat superstar, Taj MacFarlane is pictured in the Daily Advertiser teaching Sturt Public School student, Mitchell Lucas, 5, some of the basics during a basketball clinic.
- Community Radio, 2AAA-FM is celebrating its fifteenth anniversary.
- Ansett Australia is closing the doors of its Wagga office after a 50-year presence meaning the loss of another five jobs to Wagga.
- Wes Russell from L J Hooker said that Wagga’s Heritage Plaza on the corner of Morgan and Baylis Streets has been sold for a “neat $1 million” to a local investment company.
- Wagga leather worker, Graeme Whytcross is preparing to participate in Junee’s Art and Craft Festival for the sixteenth time.
- Wagga veteran, Lance Bobbin has finally gained formal recognition for his war service 40 years ago in Korea being awarded the Australian Service Medal with Korea clasp.
- Mark Anthony’s Menswear Winter Sale features a free shirt, tie, and belt with every suit or sportscoat sold.
- Riverina Institute of TAFE training and consultative service (TCS) has been accredited to international quality standards.
- Ben Lewis, 12, from Wagga Christian College received a distinction in the Australian Schools Computer Studies Competition.
50 Years Ago
- World famous aviatrix, Mrs Nancy Bird Walton is visiting Wagga to accept a cheque for the NSW Air Ambulance from Quota International District Governor, Mrs Marjorie Hamill.
- Two elderly Wagga men, Mr J Bowe and Mr J Salter are leaving on a pilgrimage to France where a memorial to their World War One comrades will be dedicated.
- Wagga High won its way into the University Shield grand final with a 15-2 win over Endeavour High School.
- More than 100 men from the newspaper industry including Mr J C Jackson, managing editor of the Daily Advertiser are attending a printer’s convention in Wagga.
- Community Social worker, Mrs Anne Gorman, said that the establishment of a Senior Citizens Centre was one of Wagga’s greatest challenges.
- Former captain of the first Wagga Guide group, Mrs Joyce Harman presented Miss Jenny Benedyka with a Queens Guide Badge.
- Suit specialists, McMullen & Love are selling sports coats for $25 and sports trousers for $8 during their 15th Birthday Sale.
- Barry Conway played his 200th game with the Turvey Park Australian Rules Team.
- Peter Hains, Stephen Johnson, Ronald Read and 2nd Wagga Scoutmaster, Peter Hains are pictured painting the exterior of Waratah Industries to mark the beginning of Scout Job Week.
- Branch President, Henry Gissing said that the Wagga Branch of the Liberal Party has no intention of entering a debate on the apartheid issue.
- The Wagga Base Hospital’s bottle drive which hoped to raise $1000 to help install air conditioning in the main hospital block has raised only $20 in the last six weeks.
- Wagga City Librarian, Miss Margot Paech has resigned after only 12 months in the position with Council advertising for a new librarian at a salary of $5855.20.
- Several new shops have opened at the Kooringal Mall including a general soft goods store operated by W G Huthwaite and Co Pty Ltd.
- More than 40 engineers from local and state government organisations attended a conference in Wagga organised by Waugh and Josephson.
- Three Wagga waitresses Mrs Victoria Wilkinson, Mrs Dawn Weir and Mrs Norma Willis shared first prize of $12,000 in Ordinary Lottery No. 6501.
- Mr G Roffey, a senior officer from the Repatriation Department will be visiting Wagga soon and appointments can be made with Wagga R.S.L.
Membership of the Wagga Wagga and District Historical Society is open to anyone with an interest in the local and regional history of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia. For more information about us and information on how to join our Society visit our website at https://www.wwdhs.org.au/about-us/members
