50 Years Ago – Foundation Stone laid for Museum

Mayor of Wagga, Ald IJ Jack unveiled a foundation plaque for the new Wagga and District Historical Society Museum on Willans Hill.

Maurie Kelly – President Group Nine – 25 years ago

Wagga’s Maurice Kelly was re-elected unopposed for his eleventh term as President of Group Nine rugby league 25 years ago. This season will however see him in charge for the first time of a 15-club Group Nine Competition following the amalgamation with Group 13.

Quota Club Wine Tasting – 50 Years ago.

Matron E White, Mrs I McKay and Mrs N Dunn are pictured in the Daily Advertiser attending the Quota Club wine tasting evening 50 years ago in Wagga.

Fitzmaurice Street c.1930’s

Fitzmaurice Street looking south towards Lagoon bridge c.1930s with Fosseys on the corner and Kelly and Cunningham a few doors down.

Wagga High Tennis Team 1946

This is the Wagga Wagga High School Tennis Team from about 1946 pictured with teacher Mr Hunt outside the school in Macleay Street.

25 Years Ago – Laurie Daley supports Celebrity Dinner in Wagga

25 years ago in 1991, Laurie Daley supported a Celebrity Auction and Dinner organised by the combined Rotary Clubs of Wagga.

George Read – 50 years Ago

Fifty years ago in 1966 well known Wagga resident Mr George Read, formerly of “Braehour” at Forest Hill celebrated his 95th Birthday.

Wagga City Baths

Wagga Baths were established in 1953. Here is an early photo with Robertson oval, Murrumbidgee Milling Company and Willans Hill in the background.

Humula Creek 1914

Burt Murrell, an employee of Olive and Neville Parramore of ‘Murraguldrie’, carrying a load of wool, crossing the Humula Creek, in 1914.

50 Years Ago – Arthur Summons at the Leagues Club Ball

50 Years ago in 1966, Wagga Leagues Club manager, Arthur Summons is pictured in the Daily Advertiser with his wife at the Leagues Club Ball.

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