Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Wagga’s new $3.6 million Wiradjuri Bridge is now open to traffic. Wagga City Council approved a $13 million plan to rejuvenate the Sturt Mall with only Councillor Jim Eldridge speaking against a recommendation from the environmental services committee. Hundreds […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Long-serving, Wagga Base Hospital board member, Vince Harvey was named as Wagga’s Citizen of the Year in front of a large crowd attending the official Australia Day ceremony at the Botanic Gardens. Wagga’s Young Citizen of the Year was […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Heavy rainfall was a welcome relief for farmers with more than 50mm of rain falling over 24 hours. Highly respected journalist and public relations officer, Brian Sheppard, who was aged 52 died in his Wagga home after a brief […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago One of Wagga’s longest-serving general practitioners, Doctor Hartley Austin has died aged 84 years. A repeat drink-driving offender has been ordered by a magistrate in Wagga Court to display a sign on his car warning other drivers that he […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago A “substantial” crowd estimated at 2000 people attended the traditional New Years’ Eve Street Party on the corner of Sturt and Fitzmaurice Streets outside Romano’s Hotel. At a special ceremony, retired State Emergency Service volunteer, Albert Burgman was presented […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Eric Gollan, who was working on a Wagga Milk run, 24 years ago when he decided to join the NSW Police Service has returned to Wagga as the newly appointed Riverina District Police Commander. John Craig, Council Health and […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Australia’s worst drought in living memory has slashed grain production in the Riverina by a massive 90%. Wagga sweltered through its hottest December day for 40 years when the mercury reached 42 degrees. Athol Street residents, Arthur and Bette […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Wagga identity and former long-serving Member of Parliament, Mr. Herb McPherson died at the age of 77. Civil Defence authorities stood down for the first time in three days as the Murrumbidgee River at Wagga stabilised at 29 foot […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Farrer League vice-president, Lance Seaman has retired after more than 30 years’ service to Australian football administration. Edna Alice White who was matron of the Wagga Base Hospital from 1954 until 1971 and prior to that matron at Gundagai […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Ray Vallely, manager of Wagga Cemeteries said that vandals had caused damage estimated at $50,000 at Wagga’s Monumental Cemetery. Wagga insurance broker, Peter Brown was presented with the National Insurance Brokers Association, Lex McKeown trophy for outstanding service to […]