George Seymour (1847-1939) came to Wanterbadgery around 1868 and remained in the area until his death in 1939.
Roller Skating – Audrey Headley
Roller skating in 1910 taken during a “white Night”, costume and fancy dress Carnival which was held at the Wagga Skating Olympia situated in Kincaid Street, near the junction with Fitzmaurice Street.
Kendell Airlines Regional Airline of the Year 1992
In 1992 the Daily Advertiser reported that Wagga based Kendell Airlines had been named Regional Airline of the Year by Air Transport World magazine only the second time that the award has been won by a non-US airline.
Wagga Brewery 1909
Wagga Wagga Brewery 1909. The business was established by WS Eaton and Co in the 1870s and managed by his son-in-law, HS Headley from 1904 until 1912 when the business amalgamated with Hogan and Mahon. Tooth and Co purchased the business in 1922. Picture: Jill Kramer
New RVN Hostess Isabel Angel 1967
50 years ago the Daily Advertiser reported that local girl, Miss Isabel Angel was replacing station hostess, Colleen Schoff who resigned to be married.
Wagga Experimental Farm
The Murrumbidgee Experimental Farm, later renamed the Wagga Experiment Farm was established with the urging of James Gormly MLA and others.
Wagga Mutual Improvement Society Journal 1922
The Bankstown and District Historical Society has very kindly provided a copy of this very interesting book to our Society which has been uploaded to our website.
1967 Miss Colleen Schoff farewelled from RVN Channel Two
In the Wagga Daily Advertiser in 1967 it was reported that the girls on the staff of RVN Channel Two held a farewell luncheon at the Town House for the channel’s hostess, Miss Colleen Schoff.
Wagga’s new RSL Club 1958
In May 1955 the RSL Wagga Subbranch purchased a large old home, known as “Goonigul” on two acres bounded by Goonigul Avenue, Kincaid Street and Dobbs Street for £14,500.
Learn to Swim Classes
As early as 1917, members of the South Wagga Swimming Club were providing lessons for anyone who wanted to learn how to swim but these swimming lessons were held at the at the Wagga Wagga Beach, January 1952.