October 24, 2026 by Peter Gissing · Leave a Comment(Edit)
Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society.
25 Years Ago
- The Presentation Sisters have begun the process of transferring governance of Mt Erin High School to the Diocese of Wagga.
- Federal election hopefuls, Rex Graham (Democrats), Andrew Albiston (Labor), Neil Turner (One Nation), Dennis Richter (Independent), Kay Hull (National) and Russell Dancey (Christian Democrats) are pictured prior to a Federal election Riverina Candidates Forum at the Wagga Country Club.
- Wagga Leagues Club has announced a huge loss of $355,876 for the financial year ending June 30.
- A book, written by Wagga author Sherry Morris and researched by Harold Fife, which celebrates 60 years of work by the Wagga RSL Women’s Auxiliary was launched by Women’s Auxiliary New South Wales State President, Betty-Lou Willis, at the Wagga RSL Club.
- Wagga Golf Champion, Mark Johnson, is pictured with fellow winners David McLennan (B grade), Allan Horrocks (C grade) and David Byfield (veterans) following the Wagga Golf Club Championships.
- Best and fairest winners, Wesley Pollard-Carver (under 18s), Mick Fabre (reserves), Jamie Charlton (first grade), along with Christin Macri (Quinn Medallist), Rachel Kendell (A grade netball) and Kelli Marks (B grade netball) were among the winners attending the East Wagga Kooringal presentation dinner.
- Wagga Agricultural Research Institute reaches its 109th birthday this week, with long-term employees Gordon Murray, Steve Sutherland, and James Hamilton pictured on hand to celebrate.
- Dale Allison, Chelsea Wright, Troy Fisher, and Megan Webster are pictured rehearsing for the Wagga Mayoress Charity Concert.
- Winegrape growers across southern New South Wales are assessing vineyards for frost damage following a frost which may have been worse than first thought.
- Senator Bill Heffernan officially opened the new $15 million Southern Oil Refinery plant at Bomen.
- The price of unleaded fuel dipped slightly this week, but most motorists are paying 93.9 cents per litre, almost 20 cents per litre more than in Sydney.
- Adams Kenneally White and Co., Wagga City Council’s external auditors for many years, beat off challenges from a Canberra firm and an Orange firm to secure council’s business for another six years.
- Wagga City Council will tell the Equex management committee it has no objection to the concept of a licensed auditorium and exhibition centre being built but will not provide any capital works funding for the project.
- Wagga’s Baylis Street footpath pavers have again fallen below the Australian standard for slipperiness.
- Lance Seaman, Allan Gow, Vince Beard, Lionel Hart, Laraine Hill, Greg Johnson, Ted Oakman, Ros Sheedy, and Ted Worldon are set to be re-elected unopposed as directors of the Riverina Australian Rules Football Club.
50 Years Ago
- Keith Swan, assistant principal at the Riverina College of Advanced Education, is retiring at the end of the year and has been conferred with the title of “Dean Emeritus” in recognition of his unique contributions to Wagga, particularly his service to historical and church activities.
- Leagues Club President, Arthur Dixon, signed a contract with Buckman Building Group for Leagues Club extensions and renovations costing about $200,000. Watching on were Dudley Drake and Allan Pearson from Buckman Group and Ken Knight and Bill Baker, architects.
- Ald Peter O’Halloran was re-elected as Chairman and Councillor R J Yates as Deputy of the Southern Riverina County Council.
- About 350 people helped Ganmain celebrate its Southwest League Premiership on Saturday night. Life membership was also presented to Gary Carroll, and Ross Reiher became the first member of the Club’s “200 game club”.
- Clair Langford from Wagga Public School won an essay competition organised to draw attention to Deaf Children’s Week.
- A fine old residence at 102 Peter Street has been restored to its former glory and now serves as the home of the Wagga Education Centre.
- Helen McIntyre, 11, was one of many district athletes to take advantage of the annual Shell coaching clinics held in Wagga.
- The Wagga Australian Football Club paid tribute to Roy Butson, a long-time supporter of the Wagga Tigers, by making a presentation to him on his 80th birthday.
- Tom Blacker is retiring after 40 years working with the Wagga engineering firm of W Rorrison and Sons.
- Sherylle Siebels and Judith Pitson are pupils in the brass class at Wagga Primary School in Gurwood Street.
- RAAF Corporal David Gill, now based at Wagga, is to receive a Commendation for Brave Conduct Award for his actions in restoring power to the RAAF Hospital in Darwin when Cyclone Tracy struck in 1974.
- Wagga City Council agreed on a submission to be put to the Kyeamba and Mitchell Shires over the proposed extension of the city boundaries.
- Former Mayor of Wagga, Ald Dick Gorman, has attacked the secrecy surrounding the present boundaries negotiations.
- Star of the Wagga Cricket Association’s opening round last Saturday, Anthony Bake, will be among 24 selected youngsters to attend a coaching clinic in Albury.
- Commercial Club president, Wal Blake, was re-elected at the Club’s annual meeting while Phil Engelbrecht and Murray Duff were elected as vice-presidents following a ballot. The eight directors were Noel Cook, Eric Baumer, Ron Hall, Ron Ryall, John Keogh, Fred Willis, Graham McCorquodale, and Carlo Donebus.
- Second Wagga Scouts are holding a bottle drive this weekend.
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