Compiled from the Daily Advertiser
by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society
25 Years Ago
- St Michael’s Regional High School principal, Peter Dewhirst, said that a “cultural malaise” among schoolboys was resulting in low self esteem and a tendency to regard physical violence as a valid way of resolving disputes.
- Former citizen of the year and long-time staunch supporter of Wagga Base Hospital, Vince Harvey died after a short illness.
- Wagga City Council have given the proprietors of Eileen’s Gone Potty, Eileen and David Wealand, 30 days to remove “Granny”, a life size doll which graces the footpath outside their store in Docker Street.
- There are 400 international students from about 30 countries studying at CSU’s Wagga campus and Mayor, Peter Dale has launched a program to encourage them to take home positive memories of Wagga and the University.
- Emma Elphick, Kristen Sheather, Sarah Sims, Mae-Wha Bodel and Samantha Ferres were among those attending the Kooringal High School Year 10 formal dinner at the RSL Club.
- Outspoken Wagga City Councillor, Jim Eldridge made a public apology to Mayor, Peter Dale after advice from his legal advisors.
- Charles Sturt lecturer, Dr Wendy Bowles has won the prestigious Vice Chancellors Award for Teaching Excellence.
- Santa Claus arrived at the Wagga Asthma Foundation Christmas Party held at Collins Park.
- Councillor Dennis Blackett and Council Director of community services, John Craig presented a donation of $750 to the Ashmont Public School breakfast program on behalf of Wagga City Council.
- Junee farmer, Senator Bill Heffernan called for a merger of Liberal and National parties in his maiden speech to the parliament.
- More than 300 people attended the graduation evening of the Wagga Leagues Club Slimmers with 16 women who earned the “thinnies” right to graduate at the party.
- Joanne Millanta, Cain Belling, Jessica Tilper, Scott Post, Karrine Browne and Luke Bowen were among those attending the Wagga Technology High formal at the Wagga Leagues Club.
- Clerk of the Local Court, Sev Hill said renovations at Wagga Court House, costing more than half a million dollars, are mainly to tighten up court security.
- Director of the Department of School Education, Riverina, Lex Bittar, welcomed students, parents, and teachers to the 7th annual Riverina Schools Sports Association’s Presentation Dinner at the Wagga RSL Club.
- Wagga airports control tower ceased functioning after ten years.
- Organiser, Barbara Oakman said that Wagga Greyhound Club is conducting a “Stars of the Past” meeting with ten nominated dogs having a race named after them.
50 Years Ago
- Mr and Mrs Ray Wall of 137 Gurwood Street have decorated their house for Christmas and are raising funds for Waratah Industries and Kurrajong School.
- Barney Greenway, manager of Huthwaite’s and committeeman on the Country Division of the NSW Retail Traders Association spoke out against night shopping describing it as a “losing proposition”.
- In his annual report at the school’s presentation night, Mount Austin High School principal, Mr C S Oliver highlighted inequality of educational opportunity as perhaps the greatest defect in the Australian education system.
- Wagga Teachers College staff walked through the College gates for the last time to signify the closing of the College as a teacher’s college.
- Colin McMillan has taken over from Robert Currie as bandmaster of the Wagga Salvation Army Band.
- Lakners Hair Fashion Studio are advertising “Mayfair” Shortie Synthetic Wigs for $9.50.
- Wagga Rugby League is celebrating its 50th Anniversary.
- In a crackdown on shoplifting, Det Sgt L Lundie urged businessmen to hand over to police any shop stealers they apprehended.
- At the Wagga Rostrum Club half yearly committee changeover outgoing president, Mr J Kuiper handed over to incoming president, Dr R Crago.
- Rockman’s are advertising “saucy” nighties priced from $3.95 as Christmas stocking fillers.
- Charles Anderson from the Wagga Gliding Club set an unofficial club altitude record soaring to 10,100 feet.
- Former player, Ted Power was elected unopposed as president of Magpies Rugby League Club.
- Ann Milne, Helen Scott, Lucy Kennedy, Penny Braines, Jeanette Fernance, Mrs Holmes and Carolyn Cook were among those attending a union of the Sea Rangers held at the Commercial Club.
- Unemployment rose by 1200 in the Riverina during November with more than 3,000 now unemployed including 1100 in the Wagga district.
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