Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago A racial vilification complaint made against Councillor Jim Eldridge will be taken to the Equal Opportunities Tribunal after terms of settlement conciliated by the Anti-Discrimination Board were rejected by Councillor Eldridge. The latest edition of the CSU student magazine, […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Captain Ross Brown of Wagga’s Salvation Army said the final total raised in Wagga’s Red Shield Appeal this year was expected to be more than $26,000 exceeding last year’s total by $6,000. Council is considering an $11.6 million civic […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Henwood Park Hawks, unbeaten in the past three soccer seasons were beaten in a shock result by Charles Sturt University two goals to one. Members of the Magpies 1944-45 teams held a reunion at the Wagga Leagues Club and […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago First Mother’s Day baby born at Wagga Base Hospital was Brady Mark born to Helen McKenzie of Wagga. Wagga Base Hospital has launched a public appeal with a committee chaired by Rodney Parsons seeking to raise $500,000 to buy […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago A Wagga City Council strategy adopted in the mid-1970s to plan for a population of more than 100,000 is undergoing a major review. Wagga’s Community Consultative Committee was told that 285 crimes were committed in the Wagga Police patrol […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Scott Rapmund and Maree Westblade members of the 6th Wagga Venturer unit were presented with their scouting’s highest honour, the Queens’ Scout Award. The price of unleaded petrol in Wagga has increased to 77.9 cents per litre. Well known […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Councillor Osborne said Wagga needed a second lake with Lake Albert inadequate for many water sports and boating. Known affectionately as Wagga’s trivia king, Bernie O’Connor has died at the age of forty after a two-year battle with cancer. […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago High profile Liberal politician, Bronwyn Bishop, is visiting Wagga at the invitation of State Liberal Party president, Bill Heffernan and Member for Riverina, Noel Hicks. James Hutchinson was presented with the Diocese of Wagga media Scholarship by Director Schools, […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Store manager, Adrian Le Loux, said Grace Bros store will now open every Sunday from 10am until 3pm. Seven Riverina people including Farmey Joseph, Wal Fife and Father Michael Burgess all of Wagga were presented with papal awards by […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Robyn McGraw, “lollipop lady” at the Forest Hill Public School pedestrian crossing fears a child could be killed outside the school unless motorists start to obey traffic rules. Wagga Golf Club announced a reduced but sound profit of $54,175 […]