In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.

Wagga motorists are welcoming a petrol price war with Paul Seaman owner of the Swift service station in Fitzmaurice Streer, lowering the price of unleaded petrol to 95.9 cents per litre. CLICK the headline above for more stories and more photos.

In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.

Wagga Woman of the Year, Miss Trixie Read, was awarded a B.E.M. in the Queens New Year Honours for her services to the community.

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In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.

Maria and John Egan handed over presents to the Salvation Army from their annual Studio Image Christmas Appeal.
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In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.

There was plenty of Christmas and community spirit for the large crowd attending the Wagga Music bowl Christmas celebrations.
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In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.

Professor Ian Goulter has been appointed to succeed Professor Cliff Blake when he retires as Charles Sturt University Vice Chancellor next July.
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In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.

Wagga City Councillor, Peter Dale branded the placement of two bronze dedication plaques on the side of the Gobbagombalin Bridge where nobody could see them as an insult to the people who worked so hard to make the bridge a reality.
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In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.

Local author, Sherry Morris, was awarded a $10,000 prize for her 1999 publication Wagga Wagga: A History in the 2000 Premiers History Awards.

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In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.

Wagga insurance underwriter, Doug Hubbard, has been appointed as the new secretary of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club.

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In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.

In a shock move, Wagga Mayor, Ald Dick Gorman was endorsed as the Australian Labor Party’s candidate for the seat of Wagga after previously endorsed candidate, Ken Fletcher, stood down.
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In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.

More than 2000 people including Slim Dusty gathered at Tarcutta for a sombre service to remember truck drivers who had been killed on the nation’s roads.
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