….Such a possibility in this enlightened age even was beyond the wildest of dreams, and yet we are now in the third year of this devastating, whole­sale murder…

Wagga Wagga and District Historical Society and Charles Sturt University Regional Archives have been successful in obtaining support from the Arts NSW Cultural Grants Program to assist our News Film Migration Project.

Kendell Airlines new corporate offices in Baylis Street were officially opened 25 years ago by Wagga Mayor, Ald Pat Brassil.

Fifty Years ago St. Andrews Heather Club presented their Grand Scottish Concert at Wagga’s Civic Theatre.

Hardy’s was for many years a very prominent local building firm begun in the 1860’s by Charles Hardy and responsible for the construction of many of Wagga’s public buildings and early houses.

Noel Barber was awarded life membership of the Wagga Junior Rugby League in 1991.

From the Daily Advertiser, 50 Years ago, country’s star batsman, Warren Smith, is current leader in the Bell’s soft drink transistor award. Tom Jones from South Wagga is in second place.

This compressed telephoto lens image of Fitzmaurice Street looking south was taken in the 1960’s by well-known Daily Advertiser photographer, Tom Lennon. Picture: CSURA 1574

25 Years ago more than 1500 people witnessed the crowning of Geneveive Graham as Miss Wagga 1992 in the Music Bowl at the Botanic Gardens.

25 Years ago, Dennis Blackett, (left) nominated Athol Price (centre) for Life Membership of the Wagga City Bowling Club and the presentation was made by past president, Doug McKenzie (right).