Prince of Wales Hotel at the corner of Fitzmaurice and Kincaid Streets in 1949. The building still stands minus veranda’s and some other alterations as the Prince of Wales Motel. Photo: CSURA RW66
War Time Stock Drive
A stock drive to raise funds during the First World War, held at the corner of Fitzmaurice Street and Gurwood Street, Wagga Wagga. David Copland & Co’s store can be clearly seen in the background.
Wagga 25 and 50 Years Ago
See what was happening in Wagga 25 and 50 years ago from the pages of the Daily Advertiser.
Webb-Bowen Family of Camrose, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Marcia McIntyre has made available to Society members her research on the Web-Bowen Family. Edward Mostyn Webb-Bowen was the police constable fatally wounded by the bushranger, Captain Moonlite at Wanterbadgery on 17th November 1879.
What was happening 25 and 50 Years Ago in Wagga
Click here to see what was happening in Wagga 25 and 50 years ago in August 1992 and 1967.
Morrow Street in flood 1891
Morrow Street during one of four floods in 1891. On the left is the Council Chambers building which was completed in 1888. Picture: Gormly Collection CSURA RW98.25
Wagga Agricultural College staff and students 1949
Wagga Agricultural College staff and students around the time of its establishment as a College in 1949 although it had existed on this site as the Wagga Experimental Farm since 1892. Picture: Sherry Morris Collection
Tree lined Gurwood Street looking East
An early photo of tree lined Gurwood Street looking east. Picture: Sherry Morris collection