30th March 2024
Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society.
25 Years Ago
- Liberal Party candidate, Daryl Maguire claimed victory in the state election seat of Wagga although the National Party’s Jim Booth has not yet conceded defeat with the seat going down to preferences in a very close result.
- Three masked bandits staged a terrifying hold up Wagga’s Ziegler Avenue store with owners, John and Clare Jones held at gunpoint.
- More than 50 construction industry representatives attended a meeting organised by Wagga City Council to protest delays in the processing of construction certificates and development certificates.
- Trinity Senior High School scored the biggest upset in Hardy Shield history defeating hot favourites Mount Austin 26-20 in front of a huge crowd at Eric Weissel Oval.
- Kooringal Colts claimed their sixth successive Wagga and District Cricket Association premiership.
- A new board was elected to the Riverina Conservatorium of Music including, Patrick Pickett (Director), Professor Kath Bowmer, Cr Mary Kidson, Robyn King, Roger Pell, Don Pembleton, Anne Brassil, Myles Ryan, and Ray King.
- Thirty-two Ladysmith residents attended a public meeting to discuss concerns regarding a proposal for the Ladysmith feedlot to increase its stocking by 30%.
- NRMA donated $5,000 towards a fundraising campaign to purchase a new school bus for Willans Hill School students.
- Riverina Olive Oil, the brainchild of two local couples, Michael and Janette Kendall and Chris and Wendy White took top honours in the Class 3 Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil (minimum 80 per cent one variety) category at the Sydney Royal Fine Foods Show.
- Turvey Park Public School leadership team has captains, Jessica Smith and Daniel Cornwell with vice-captains, Christina McMillan, and Alex Whiticker.
- Local woman, Pat Ceely has compiled a book celebrating 100 years of education at Matong Public School.
- Graham Pitman has been honoured by the Wagga and District Junior Australian Football Association for his tireless contribution as official recorder over the past eight years.
- Peter King was named Wagga and District Cricket Association player of the year.
- Wagga City Council was forced to redo a section of a cycle path which could have endangered the safety of rail passengers travelling over the Tarcutta Street over pass.
- More than 100 of Australia’s leading horse vaulters are contesting the fourth National Championship Titles at the Charles Sturt University Equestrian Centre.
50 Years Ago
- Mrs Y Braid, Mr W Casperson and Mr Col White represented the 2WG Old Peoples Home Trust in signing a contract with builders, Siebels Bros Pty Ltd for general additions to the Nan Roberts Community Centre at The Haven.
- Wagga Commerce Permanent Building Society, chairman, Mr Arthur Galloway presented Mrs Sylvia Geaghan with a cheque for $100 as a bonus for being the 10,000 investor with the Commerce Permanent.
- The Wagga RSL Club is presenting the international group, The Four Kinsmen, supported by Steve Daley, English compere-comedian and the lovely Fay Warnock, TV vocalist in 3 hours of excellent entertainment this Sunday afternoon.
- Judy Heckendorf and Marion Cowell were two of the twelve contestants in the SDRA Racing Princess quest, which was judged by Stan Sadlier, Bev Buntain and Rella Adair before the Wagga Races.
- Students at the Riverina College of Advanced Education returned to lectures following a two-day boycott last week as a delegation met with Member for Wagga and Assistant Treasurer in NSW, Mr Wal Fife to put their case for higher allowances.
- Huthwaites are selling “Speedie” Radiators with infra-red beam for $18.25 and “Fyrside” Kerosene room heaters for $42.50.
- Easter bargains at Huthwaites include Birds Eye Whiting Fillets, 12 oz for 79 cents, Sunwhite Rice, 1kg for 39 cents and Red Apples, 36 cents per dozen.
- A Wagga Home Buyers Protection Association with Doug Pratt as chairman has been formed and is investigating several initiatives including preparation of a list of recommended home builders in Wagga.
- Les Seaman of Seaman’s Shoe Store purchased Brown’s Building in Baylis Street for $180,000 at an auction, conducted by Hore and Davies at which more than 50 people crammed into the 2WG Wollundry Room.
- About 200 Rotaractors are attending the fourth annual Rotaract District Forum in Wagga.
- Christine Smith has won the Wagga Amateur Swimming Club aggregate points score championship for the second successive season.
- Mr W W Horsley was elected president and Mr B W A McGeoch, senior vice president at a public meeting held recently to form a polo club to serve the Wagga district.
- At least 17 and possibly 19 teams will line up in the Wagga Men’s Hockey Association 1974 competition starting soon.
- Wagga Jaycees are hosting nine outstanding young speakers from across southern NSW in the “Youth Speaks for Australia” contest for secondary students.
Membership of the Wagga Wagga and District Historical Society is open to anyone with an interest in the local and regional history of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia. For more information about us and information on how to join our Society visit our website at https://www.wwdhs.org.au/about-us/members
