Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Wagga’s oldest Hockey Club, Harlequins, celebrated 40 years with a reunion at the Senior Citizens Centre. MTC Chairman, Murdoch McLennan rejected criticism of the MTC by committee members, Chris Fitzpatrick and Allan Podmore who tendered their resignations at a […]
3rd August 2019 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
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Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago A Federal Government tax hike is expected to push fuel prices in Wagga over 80 cents per litre in Wagga this week. Marcia Rumble has been recognised as a Champion Regional Fundraiser in the 1994 Grandparent of the Year […]
27th July 2019 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
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Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Council has delayed a decision on its proposed new cultural and civic development deciding that more public input into the project was needed. Reverend Ron Cook will join the Reverend Steve Wilson in ministering to Wagga’s Uniting Church parish […]
20th July 2019 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
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Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Long-time Calvary Hospital employee, Kathy Lloyd was farewelled by Chairman of the Calvary Hospital Board, Wal Fife and a large crowd after 43 years of service in which she had only one sick day. Wagga’s police patrol commander, Chief […]
13th July 2019 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
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Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Committee chairwoman, Dr Margaret Sheldon, said she was thrilled that more than 2700 women had used the free Wagga mobile breast screening service since it opened on 31st January this year. Senior Constable Nick Bish said police had received […]
6th July 2019 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
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Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Wagga patrol commander, Chief Inspector Kevin Wales told Wagga’s Community Consultative Committee that crime had soared to record levels in the month of June. Chief Inspector Wales said that many crimes are drug related with marijuana a major problem. […]
29th June 2019 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
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Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago State Rail regional manager, Dick Smith, said there had been a “good level” of interest shown in the development of an intermodal container terminal at the Bomen railyard. The inaugural Wagga Swap Meet to be held later in July […]
22nd June 2019 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
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Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago South Wagga Post Office is closing this week to be relocated to the new post shop in the Baylis Centre on the other side of Baylis Street. Popular Wagga surgeon, Peter Macneil has resigned his position as visiting medical […]
15th June 2019 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
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Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Prime TV celebrated its 30th birthday with many original employees attending including, Kevin Olsen, Pat Combs, Robbie Griffiths, Paul Griffiths, Vivienne Tucker and David Font. Roger Ansell has been appointed as manager of Wagga’s visitors centre and convention bureau […]
8th June 2019 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
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Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago District Agronomist, Steve Sutherland said recent rain “looked promising” but follow up falls were needed. Milton Breust a member of Council’s Industrial Promotions Committee expressed concern that a median strip along Edward Street would affect existing businesses. The AIDS […]
