In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.

12th July 2025 Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society. 25 Years Ago 50 Years Ago Membership of the Wagga Wagga and District Historical Society is open to anyone with an interest in the local and regional history of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia. For more information about […]

In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.

After some 34 years in the police force, Senior Constable Fred Lonergan will retire from a long and distinguished career at the end of the month.

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In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.

Wagga City Council invited tenders to dismantle and remove the disused Chaston Street gasworks.

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In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.

In the year 2000, Colin and Bruce Duff are celebrating the 21st Birthday of RIC Electrics in Wagga.

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In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.

Wagga Apex Club members, including David Kennedy, Ian Henderson, Bruce Kay and Bernie Dempsey painted the Turvey Park Guide Hall in Sunshine Avenue.
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In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.

Well known Wagga personality and raconteur, Roy Stanley “Bones” Rynehart died at his Gumly Farm this week at the age of 79.
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In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.

Sixty guests including Peter Duff, Josie Hazelwood, and Rob Davies attended a dinner organised by the Wagga Young Liberals at the Straw Chook restaurant at which Annabell Fletcher, president of the N.S.W. women’s group of the Australian Liberal Party was guest speaker.
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In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.

Daily Advertiser advertising manager, Roger Gorrel is pictured presenting a framed photo of his years ANZAC dawn service to the new president of Legacy, Murray Aitken.

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In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.

Mr Jim Braid is celebrating 50 years in the motor industry and 25 years as a General Motors Dealer.

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In Wagga’s Past – 25 and 50 Years ago.

Former Wagga theatre identity, Colin Anderson was awarded an honorary Doctor of Arts degree at the Charles Sturt Faculty of Arts Graduation ceremony.

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