Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Senior Wagga weatherman, Noel Stair announced that 1997 calendars produced by the Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology are now available. Calvary Hospital chief executive officer, Ted Coupe said that work on Calvary’s cutting-edge cardiovascular investigation and treatment service should begin […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Controversial councillor, Jim Eldridge was dumped by Wagga Wagga City Council as its finance committee chairman. Resident doctors and registrars at Wagga Base Hospital are striking in protest against the Federal Governments plan to slash Medicare provider numbers. Hewitt […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago The Golden Gown Awards Committee presented Rod Parsons with a gold lapel pin in appreciation of his 18 years’ service to the committee and active support of many other local organisations. Kapooka Commandant, Colonel David Buchanan has been posted […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Janene Manwaring was crowned as Miss Wagga 1997 and Katherine Cattell as Community Princess in a glittering ceremony compered by Miss Wagga 1969, Dawn Dixon (nee Lowe) in the Victory Memorial Gardens. Popular Wagga publican, Peter Bolton, died at […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Mayor, Peter Dale welcomed a report from the Department of Local Government which showed that Wagga City Council charges the cheapest general fund rates in its category and has a quick turnaround for building and development applications. A freak […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Stage one of the Wagga Marketplace shopping centre has opened with Woolworth’s, Big W and 28 specialty retailers offering a mix of food, Fashion, general and service merchandise. Wagga City Council announced that it is selling off its multi-million-dollar […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Ron Hall has not sought re-election to the Commercial Club board after joining the club 34 years ago and serving as a director for 25 years including several years as club president. Donna Goodwin, clinical nurse specialist in emergency […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago More than 14,000 people turned out for the spectacular display by the Royal Australian Airforce to celebrate its 75th Anniversary. Director of Schools for the Wagga Diocese, Peter O’Brien responded to calls for a wage increase for Catholic education […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago During a visit to Wagga NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation, Gabrielle Harrison announced grants of $50,000 to Riverina Rugby Union and $30,000 to the Wagga Gun Club. Sixteen young rabbits at Pulletop, were released by NSW Agriculture Minister, […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Wagga’s Mayor, Councillor Peter Dale was re-elected unopposed, and Councillor Kay Hull defeated first-term Councillor, Kevin Wales to retain her position as deputy mayor. Trucking legend, Patrick Edward (known as “Paddy” or “P.E.”) Power, believed to be in his […]