Compiled from the Daily Advertiser
by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society
25 Years Ago
- A crowd of more than 10,000 people turned out for the official opening of Wagga’s Wiradjuri bridge by Wagga’s Mayor, Pat Brassil and Wiradjuri elder Violet Honeysett.
- Dr Anthony Brettell, medical manpower coordinator for the Wagga and District Division of General Practice said that Wagga was suffering from a shortage of between seven and eleven full-time General Practitioners.
- Deputy Mayor, John Harding, George Brown of the Ex-POW Association and David Gardiner of the Wagga RSL Sub-branch laid wreaths to mark the anniversary of the fall of Singapore in World War ll.
- Brian Withers and Lew Sanbrook were presented with 20-year long service awards and Barney Sherring was rewarded for his years of accident-free driving at the Finemore Transport awards night.
- Former long-serving secretary-manager of the Wagga RSL Club, Wal Spokes who joined the Wagga RSL sub-branch following his discharge from the army in 1947 has died aged 76.
- Grant Luhrs launched his latest CD album “Campfire” with his Campfire Band at the Civic Theatre.
- Representatives of Wagga’s four major clubs discussed smoking bans with Member for Wagga, Joe Schipp.
- Waggaroos Orienteering Club has won the NSW Association’s club of the year award.
- Wagga Croquet Club members, Edna Hazelwood, Dick Kaylock, Marga Podniers, Lorna Whytcross, Caroline Campbell and Yvonne Langdon successfully defended the Wendy Davidson Trophy in Canberra.
- Rosina Grosse has been named as a finalist in the inaugural Australian Achievement Awards.
- Trinity Senior High School principal, Paul Rumble, said that several students including Ruth Evans, John Quinn, Rachael Sweeney and Michelle Rebbechi had been recognised at a special ceremony for the school’s high achievers in last year’s Higher School Certificate.
- General Manager of 2WG and FM93, John Seaman is attending the Radio Advertising Bureau marketing leadership conference and executive symposium in Dallas, Texas.
- David Wunsch, Riverina area manager for the Smith Family supported by local musicians, Grant Luhrs and Darren Coggan is promoting a Country Music Festival which it is hoped will become an annual event.
- Maurice Salmon, a long-time friend has formed a six-member “Support Jim” Committee to support Councillor Jim Eldridge who faces racial vilification action.
- Roses 500gm chocolates are $7.99 and Pal Dog Food 1.2kg is $1.79 at Cannons Supermarkets.
50 Years Ago
- A gigantic 120-ton truck carrying a huge generator to Talbingo Dam has been halted at Junee until repairs can be completed to Wagga’s Hampden Bridge.
- The P.M.G Divisional Engineer, Mr S Turner said that a one-million-dollar project to give Wagga telephone subscribers direct dialling facilities is underway at the new Tarcutta Street exchange.
- Marea Knott, wardrobe mistress for the Wagga School of Arts said that two hundred and ninety costumes spread over sixty-five bodies will be used for the Revue to be held in conjunction with the Local Government Centenary Celebrations in March.
- Minister for Mines and Member for Wagga, Mr Fife is confident that a spur line will be built to supply natural gas to the Riverina, including Wagga and Albury.
- Mr and Mrs Hoitnik, Mr and Mrs Ruvanka, Mr L Lausch, Mr A Da Roit and Mr H Kouwelaar were naturalised as Australian citizens in a simple ceremony conducted at the Council Chambers by Wagga’s Mayor, Ald Harris.
- Johnny Garfield is featured on Saturday night at the Wagga Leagues Club.
- David Jones is planning a spectacular fashion parade featuring the best of old and new creations at a gala garden party to be held during Wagga City Council’s Centenary celebrations.
- Heinz Spaghetti and Baked Beans in a 4 oz can are just 4 cents and Peter’s Vanilla Ice Cream just 62 cents for a half-gallon tub at Huthwaites.
- A special Centenary Medallion has gone on sale at the Council Chambers for $1 uncased or $2 in a case.
- Wagga City Council has acquired a new modern liquid gas delivery truck.
- A committee formed by the Parents and Citizens Association is investigating a change in school uniform at Mount Austin Primary School.
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
