A THRILLING aerobatic display over central Wagga by a Roulettes PC-9 on Friday set the scene for an even more exciting flyover on Saturday during a Freedom of the City parade along Baylis Street to mark the 75th anniversary of RAAF Base Wagga.
The Rock Town Hall & Museum Open Day
July 30, 2015 by ·
Everyone is welcome to attend the “The Rock Town Hall & Museum” for the museums first Open Day this Saturday 1st August 2015 from 9am until 1pm. For further details please contact Laurie Thiele 0488 996 186
RAAF 75th Anniversary this weekend
July 28, 2015 by ·
AS RAAF Base Wagga prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary at the weekend, eyes are also looking back at the contribution the defence force base has made to the city over many years.
In the Past compiled from the Daily Advertiser 25th July
July 27, 2015 by ·
Our old photo this week shows Fitzmaurice Street looking towards Johnston Street in the 1930’s. The large bank building in the centre has survived and is now Boyce Accountants however many of the other buildings have been lost or substantially altered.
At the CSU Regional Archives, July 24, 2015
July 25, 2015 by ·
John Peter emigrated from Scotland in 1832, and by 1839 he had already acquired the runs that were to later become known as Toganmain, Borambola and Pulletop. When he married the widow Mary Bourke in 1837, the Gumly Gumly run was also attained under his name.
In the Past compiled from the Daily Advertiser 18th July
July 20, 2015 by ·
Our old photo this week shows the Western side of Baylis Street between Morrow and Tompson Streets about 1959. Notice the Exchange Hotel, later the John Macarthur Hotel and now Cache as well as a number of other well-known local businesses
Wagga Swap Meet 2015
July 16, 2015 by ·
The annual Wagga Swap Meet is on again this Sunday 19th July beginning 7am at the Wagga Showgrounds. Further information is available from 0458454 477
South Campus A History
July 16, 2015 by ·
Nancy Blacklow is Guest Speaker at our next members meeting 7.30pm on Monday, 20th May at the Museum of the Riverina, Botanic Gardens site. Nancy will be speaking on her latest publication, “South Campus A History”.
In the Past compiled from the Daily Advertiser 11th July
July 12, 2015 by ·
Our old photo this week shows the Company Bridge which was opened across the Murrumbidgee River at Wagga Wagga in 1862. It lasted with difficulties until the Hampden Bridge was opened in 1895 after which it was demolished.
On Record
July 7, 2015 by ·
Just a reminder that CSU Regional Archives publish excellent local history items from time to time on their Blog called On Record. See the latest issue and subscribe for free email delivery
