These premises of the Australian Joint Stock Bank which incorporated a manager’s residence were constructed on the corner of Fitzmaurice and Gurwood streets in 1863. CSURA [RW2893.363]
Throwback to 1995 this week
November 19, 2015 by ·
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?
Christmas Party 9th December
November 17, 2015 by ·
The 2015 Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society Xmas Party will be held in the Riding for the Disabled complex, at 321 Plumpton Road, (cnr Gregadoo Rd), on Wednesday 9th December, commencing 6:30 pm for 7:00 pm.
In the Past from the Daily Advertiser 14th November
November 17, 2015 by ·
Wagga Wagga Hospital in 1896 on the corner of Johnston and Tarcutta streets. This was Wagga’s second hospital established about 1860. The fountain is known as the Chisholm Fountain having been presented by Hospital President, Frederick Chisholm of Bulls Run to the hospital in 1885.
Wonderful News from Registery of BDM Victoria
November 14, 2015 by ·
Search Victoria’s historical indexes of births, baptisms, marriages, burials and deaths dating back to 1836 for FREE. Also Events at sea only. Historical certificates are also available as instantly downloadable PDF images or mailed hard copy certificates, charges incurred.
Throwback: This week in 1995 | Photos
November 14, 2015 by ·
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?
Push to promote General Sir John Monash to Field Marshal
November 14, 2015 by ·
A PUSH to promote General Sir John Monash to the rank of Field Marshal 84 years after his death is gaining momentum, with one of the towns he lived in joining the campaign. Jerilderie Shire Council at its October meeting resolved unanimously to support promoting the man universally regarded as Australia’s finest military leader and […]
In the Past from the Daily Advertiser 7th November
November 9, 2015 by ·
President of Wagga Apex Richard Gray and past president David Kennedy in January 1969 presenting the keys for a new ambulance to Morris Gissing, chairman of the Murrumbidgee Ambulance Committee and Ambulance Superintendent Len Rees. Picture: CSURA RW1574
“Phineas was Wagga”
November 2, 2015 by ·
The Commonwealth Bank purchased “Invermay” (formerly the residence of Phineas Hann) in 1955 as the location for their new South Wagga branch. At that time it was the site of Wally’s Toyland. This picture, taken in October 1956, shows the shell of the house which was incorporated into the new building.
In the Past from the Daily Advertiser 31st October
November 2, 2015 by ·
The Capitol Theatre in Gurwood Street opened in December 1931 and closed in April 1965. It was later demolished as a site for a Coles supermarket and that building is now occupied by Relationships Australia and Mission Australia. Picture: CSURA 1574
