Fifty years ago in 1966 well known Wagga resident Mr George Read, formerly of “Braehour” at Forest Hill celebrated his 95th Birthday.

Wagga Baths were established in 1953. Here is an early photo with Robertson oval, Murrumbidgee Milling Company and Willans Hill in the background.

Burt Murrell, an employee of Olive and Neville Parramore of ‘Murraguldrie’, carrying a load of wool, crossing the Humula Creek, in 1914.

50 Years ago in 1966, Wagga Leagues Club manager, Arthur Summons is pictured in the Daily Advertiser with his wife at the Leagues Club Ball.

25 years ago in 1991 the Daily Advertiser announced that a new Rotary Club (yet to be named) with President, Brian Andrews, had been formed to meet for breakfast on Tuesdays at the new Garden Court restaurant in the Botanic Gardens.

Ian Hodges who has been researching Wagga Wagga and District WW1 veterans and their experiences before, during and after the War will be making another presentation on his findings tonight (Wednesday 19th October) at the regular monthly meeting of the Wagga Wagga and District Family History Society, commencing at 7.30pm at 24 Tarakan Ave.

The Kooringal Hotel has changed quite a lot since it first opened in 1967. There were no 3am closes, beer garden, gambling facilities or children’s playground back then.

Twenty five years ago, chairman of the Wagga Community Consultative Committee on Tobacco, Alcohol and other Drug Use, Greg Conkey urged high school students to “Stay in Control” when attending end of school parties.

Fifty Years ago in 1966 Vocalist of the Year, Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs played in Wagga’s Kyeamba Smith Hall.

Baylis Street looking south from Morrow Street during the 1891 flood. On the left is the Advance Australia Hotel and on the right the Exchange Hotel