Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Mayor, Peter Dale welcomed a report from the Department of Local Government which showed that Wagga City Council charges the cheapest general fund rates in its category and has a quick turnaround for building and development applications. A freak […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Stage one of the Wagga Marketplace shopping centre has opened with Woolworth’s, Big W and 28 specialty retailers offering a mix of food, Fashion, general and service merchandise. Wagga City Council announced that it is selling off its multi-million-dollar […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Ron Hall has not sought re-election to the Commercial Club board after joining the club 34 years ago and serving as a director for 25 years including several years as club president. Donna Goodwin, clinical nurse specialist in emergency […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago More than 14,000 people turned out for the spectacular display by the Royal Australian Airforce to celebrate its 75th Anniversary. Director of Schools for the Wagga Diocese, Peter O’Brien responded to calls for a wage increase for Catholic education […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago During a visit to Wagga NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation, Gabrielle Harrison announced grants of $50,000 to Riverina Rugby Union and $30,000 to the Wagga Gun Club. Sixteen young rabbits at Pulletop, were released by NSW Agriculture Minister, […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Wagga’s Mayor, Councillor Peter Dale was re-elected unopposed, and Councillor Kay Hull defeated first-term Councillor, Kevin Wales to retain her position as deputy mayor. Trucking legend, Patrick Edward (known as “Paddy” or “P.E.”) Power, believed to be in his […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Co-coordinator, Pam Petherbridge said that the Golden Gown Awards is starting a two-week tour of China this week at the Shanghai Fashion Expo. Wagga City Council is preparing to shift to temporary premises in Hammond Avenue for the next […]

compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Sunrise Rotary Club Community Service Director, Simon Terry, said the club’s inaugural Garden Festival at the Botanic Gardens was a huge success attracting about 15,000 people from a 150-kilometre radius of Wagga. Guests from across the State packed the […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago The Wagga Mayoress’ Camp Quality Charity Ball hosted by Mayoress; Barbara Dale was a great success with about $20,000 being raised for Camp Quality. John De La Torre has been elected as President of the Wagga Chamber of Commerce […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Two former Wagga players, Paul Kelly and Wayne Carey have been named captain and vice-captain of the AFL All Australian Team. Well known Riverina historian, Dr Keith Swan has died aged 79 years. Michael Moodie has taken over as […]