The “Kangaroos” camped and breakfasted in Petersham before their entry into the city.

Take a look at what was going on in Wagga this time 20 years ago. There are lots of familiar faces – is yours one of them?

Dixieland was nestled under the willow trees on the river bank at the end of Little Gurwood Street (now Sturt Street), diagonally opposite the police station.

The Daily Advertiser is publishing Harry Gissing’s 1916-18 diary entries, which will appear from January 2 as a special online feature in the Advertiser 100 years to the day after each was written.

The new Miss Wagga for 1966 is Robyn Sadleir, a stenographer at Wagga City Council and daughter of Stan Sadleir, president of the Wagga RSL Club.

The Criterion Hotel, next to Romano’s Hotel on Fitzmaurice Street pictured in 1949. The hotel was built in 1870, closed in 1960 and was demolished in 1961.

The Hampden Bridge was long with each of the three truss spans long. Hampden Bridge was the first large overhead-braced truss bridge designed by Percy Allan. The bridge was originally designed to be a steel-built bridge; however, the tenders were too expensive so timber was used as an alternative. The Hampden Bridge replaced the earlier […]

1952 Anzac Day March: This photo is taken in Baylis Street from the present location of Myers and Best Place.

As early as 1917, members of the South Wagga Swimming Club were providing lessons for anyone who wanted to learn how to swim.

The Wagga Experiment Farm was established in 1892 about 7 miles to the north of Wagga. This student accommodation was built in 1902 and was the first substantial building for students. (Sherry Morris Collection)