City Engineer, Colin Knott, Federal Member, David Fairbairn, Mayor, Morris Gissing and others inspecting the 1974 Wagga Flood. Click through to see more historic Wagga flood photos.
In the Past from the Daily Advertiser 28th November
November 29, 2015 by ·
An amphibious Army DUK outside the Duke of Kent Hotel in Fitzmaurice Street during the flood of June 1952. (Picture: Sherry Morris Collection)
Wagga Wagga’s Cafe Society 1920 – 1954
November 27, 2015 by ·
Cafes were a huge part of the community in the first part of the 20th century. More than just providers of food and drink, cafes were meeting places, landmarks for giving directions to events or other businesses, and they hosted events and parties of all kinds.
Old Wagga History – How the name originated 1926.
November 27, 2015 by ·
The name of this now important town, often abbreviated to Wagga, is said by the earlv settlers of the district to have been derived from the cry of the crow.
Tichborne Claimant: 150 Years ago
November 24, 2015 by ·
IT’S been 150 years this month since a butcher from Wagga tried to grab a slice of British aristocracy. But that wasn’t the start and certainly wasn’t the end of a story with more twists than a string of snags.
In the Past from the Daily Advertiser 21st November
November 22, 2015 by ·
These premises of the Australian Joint Stock Bank which incorporated a manager’s residence were constructed on the corner of Fitzmaurice and Gurwood streets in 1863. CSURA [RW2893.363]
Throwback to 1995 this week
November 19, 2015 by ·
Take a look at what was going on in Wagga this time 20 years ago. There are lots of familiar faces – is yours one of them?
Christmas Party 9th December
November 17, 2015 by ·
The 2015 Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society Xmas Party will be held in the Riding for the Disabled complex, at 321 Plumpton Road, (cnr Gregadoo Rd), on Wednesday 9th December, commencing 6:30 pm for 7:00 pm.
In the Past from the Daily Advertiser 14th November
November 17, 2015 by ·
Wagga Wagga Hospital in 1896 on the corner of Johnston and Tarcutta streets. This was Wagga’s second hospital established about 1860. The fountain is known as the Chisholm Fountain having been presented by Hospital President, Frederick Chisholm of Bulls Run to the hospital in 1885.
Wonderful News from Registery of BDM Victoria
November 14, 2015 by ·
Search Victoria’s historical indexes of births, baptisms, marriages, burials and deaths dating back to 1836 for FREE. Also Events at sea only. Historical certificates are also available as instantly downloadable PDF images or mailed hard copy certificates, charges incurred.
