Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Council has delayed a decision on its proposed new cultural and civic development deciding that more public input into the project was needed. Reverend Ron Cook will join the Reverend Steve Wilson in ministering to Wagga’s Uniting Church parish […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Long-time Calvary Hospital employee, Kathy Lloyd was farewelled by Chairman of the Calvary Hospital Board, Wal Fife and a large crowd after 43 years of service in which she had only one sick day. Wagga’s police patrol commander, Chief […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Committee chairwoman, Dr Margaret Sheldon, said she was thrilled that more than 2700 women had used the free Wagga mobile breast screening service since it opened on 31st January this year. Senior Constable Nick Bish said police had received […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Wagga patrol commander, Chief Inspector Kevin Wales told Wagga’s Community Consultative Committee that crime had soared to record levels in the month of June. Chief Inspector Wales said that many crimes are drug related with marijuana a major problem. […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago State Rail regional manager, Dick Smith, said there had been a “good level” of interest shown in the development of an intermodal container terminal at the Bomen railyard. The inaugural Wagga Swap Meet to be held later in July […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago South Wagga Post Office is closing this week to be relocated to the new post shop in the Baylis Centre on the other side of Baylis Street. Popular Wagga surgeon, Peter Macneil has resigned his position as visiting medical […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Prime TV celebrated its 30th birthday with many original employees attending including, Kevin Olsen, Pat Combs, Robbie Griffiths, Paul Griffiths, Vivienne Tucker and David Font. Roger Ansell has been appointed as manager of Wagga’s visitors centre and convention bureau […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago District Agronomist, Steve Sutherland said recent rain “looked promising” but follow up falls were needed. Milton Breust a member of Council’s Industrial Promotions Committee expressed concern that a median strip along Edward Street would affect existing businesses. The AIDS […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago A racial vilification complaint made against Councillor Jim Eldridge will be taken to the Equal Opportunities Tribunal after terms of settlement conciliated by the Anti-Discrimination Board were rejected by Councillor Eldridge. The latest edition of the CSU student magazine, […]

Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Captain Ross Brown of Wagga’s Salvation Army said the final total raised in Wagga’s Red Shield Appeal this year was expected to be more than $26,000 exceeding last year’s total by $6,000. Council is considering an $11.6 million civic […]