From the Daily Advertiser, fifty Years ago in March 1967 work was about to commence on Wagga’s 20th hotel. The hotel to cost $175,000 will be constructed one block off Lake Albert Road adjacent to what will be the new shopping centre at Kooringal.Plans to build the hotel have been arranged by Mr Bill Cosier, manager of the Kooringal Stores and Mr John Jackson of Jackson and Jones builders.
The licence for the hotel was transferred from the old Grand Hotel in Wagga.
Mr Cozier said motel units would be included with the hotel which would be of an ultra-modern standard. Mr Cozier said the units would be equipped with every facility including television. There will be four bars all of which have modern names and facilities for dinner dances and wedding receptions.
Pictured examining the layout of the project on-site are from left, Mr Cozier, Mr Jim Malcolm, district manager for Tooth & Co and Mr Jackson.
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