Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Farrer League vice-president, Lance Seaman has retired after more than 30 years’ service to Australian football administration. Edna Alice White who was matron of the Wagga Base Hospital from 1954 until 1971 and prior to that matron at Gundagai […]
30th November 2019 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
November 29, 2019 by ·
Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Ray Vallely, manager of Wagga Cemeteries said that vandals had caused damage estimated at $50,000 at Wagga’s Monumental Cemetery. Wagga insurance broker, Peter Brown was presented with the National Insurance Brokers Association, Lex McKeown trophy for outstanding service to […]
23rd November 2019 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
November 22, 2019 by ·
Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Wagga police continued their crackdown on graffiti crime with the arrest of two Wagga men and two Wagga juveniles. Landscaping of an 8064 square metre park to feature a formal park, tennis courts and a playground facing Gunn Drive […]
BLACK SWAN HOTEL
November 15, 2019 by ·
The Black Swan Hotel [1861-2019] A thirty page history of this historic hotel, which is still trading in 2019. Affectionately known as the Muddy Duck. Originally furnished with funds from the sale of the Golden Horse Shoes. View at https://www.wwdhs.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/black-swan-hotel-as-published_amendment-20191127.pdf
9th November 2019– In Wagga Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
November 8, 2019 by ·
Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Three young Wagga boys aged 11, 12 and 15 were charged with the murder of a 55-year-old man whose body was discovered in the Victory Memorial Gardens. Carolyn Barby was named as Miss Wagga 1995 in front of a […]
2nd November 2019 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
November 1, 2019 by ·
Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Member for Wagga Joe Schipp said funding for stage two of the Wagga Base hospital redevelopment was on track despite the failure of the government to include funding in its September budget. Drought-stricken, Wagga district farmers celebrated their second […]
26th October 2019 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
October 25, 2019 by ·
Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Mayor, Pat Brassil handed a dollar coin to Wagga and District Horse Facilities Council Chairman, Gary Hiscock in exchange for the “deeds” to the Equex Exhibition Centre in Kooringal Road. Talks were held between the Wagga Leagues Club and […]
The Bullenbong Hotel [1881-1903]
October 23, 2019 by ·
The Bullenbong Hotel [1881-190] A twelve page history of the early hotel at Bullenbong – long since demolished.The site belonged to the Davidson family and was part of the Bullenbong Run holdings. View at https://www.wwdhs.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/bullenbong-hotel-as-published-20191023.pdf
19th October 2019 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
October 16, 2019 by ·
Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Organisers of the Mount Austin High School Class of 1979 reunion, Kim Littlejohn, Michelle Baker, Suzi Coombes and Roz Hocking are pictured in the Daily Advertiser enjoying the celebrations at the Wagga Commercial Club. Michael Flanigan was named as […]
12th October 2019 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
October 12, 2019 by ·
Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Member for Wagga, Joe Schipp brushed aside challenges from John Harding and Warwick Hastie to win Liberal Party preselection by 22 votes to 32 for a third decade in State Parliament. Ratepayers Association president, Chris Mooney has criticised Wagga […]
