Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago A crowd of more than 10,000 people turned out for the official opening of Wagga’s Wiradjuri bridge by Wagga’s Mayor, Pat Brassil and Wiradjuri elder Violet Honeysett. Dr Anthony Brettell, medical manpower coordinator for the Wagga and District Division […]
8th February 2020 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
February 7, 2020 by ·
Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Gumi race co-ordinator Reg Whitelaw said that after almost two decades Wagga’s Gumi race will be held later this month for the last time. Bread and beer prices are increasing as a direct result of the devasting drought with […]
1st February 2020 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
January 30, 2020 by ·
Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Wagga’s new $3.6 million Wiradjuri Bridge is now open to traffic. Wagga City Council approved a $13 million plan to rejuvenate the Sturt Mall with only Councillor Jim Eldridge speaking against a recommendation from the environmental services committee. Hundreds […]
25th January 2020 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
January 24, 2020 by ·
Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Long-serving, Wagga Base Hospital board member, Vince Harvey was named as Wagga’s Citizen of the Year in front of a large crowd attending the official Australia Day ceremony at the Botanic Gardens. Wagga’s Young Citizen of the Year was […]
18th January 2020 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
January 17, 2020 by ·
Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Heavy rainfall was a welcome relief for farmers with more than 50mm of rain falling over 24 hours. Highly respected journalist and public relations officer, Brian Sheppard, who was aged 52 died in his Wagga home after a brief […]
11th January 2020 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
January 10, 2020 by ·
Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago One of Wagga’s longest-serving general practitioners, Doctor Hartley Austin has died aged 84 years. A repeat drink-driving offender has been ordered by a magistrate in Wagga Court to display a sign on his car warning other drivers that he […]
4th January 2020 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
January 3, 2020 by ·
Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago A “substantial” crowd estimated at 2000 people attended the traditional New Years’ Eve Street Party on the corner of Sturt and Fitzmaurice Streets outside Romano’s Hotel. At a special ceremony, retired State Emergency Service volunteer, Albert Burgman was presented […]
28th December 2019 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
December 27, 2019 by ·
Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Eric Gollan, who was working on a Wagga Milk run, 24 years ago when he decided to join the NSW Police Service has returned to Wagga as the newly appointed Riverina District Police Commander. John Craig, Council Health and […]
21st December 2019 – In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.
December 20, 2019 by ·
Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Australia’s worst drought in living memory has slashed grain production in the Riverina by a massive 90%. Wagga sweltered through its hottest December day for 40 years when the mercury reached 42 degrees. Athol Street residents, Arthur and Bette […]
August Menneke, a legendary bell maker
December 19, 2019 by ·
