A meeting to introduce baseball to Wagga sporting enthusiasts was held at the Wagga School of Arts on 21 June 1935. The meeting was presided over by Mr E Gooch and was well attended. The first match of the newly formed Wagga Baseball Association was held at the Wagga Cricket Ground later in 1935. See […]
11th August 2018 – In the Past – 25 and 50 Years ago
August 8, 2018 by ·
25 Years Ago · Warren Smith and Max Shepherd conducted a two-day camp at Borambola for 50 talented young cricketers. · Miss Wagga, Kylie Jacobson and Community Princess Karen Ingram were welcomed back from their overseas trip at a civic reception attended by about 50 people. · At the reception, Councillor Mary Kidson, suggested […]
Wagga RSL Club
August 4, 2018 by ·
After years of investigation and debate Wagga RSL Club was opened on 3 September 1947 as the Returned Sailors Soldiers & Airmen’s Club at 157 Baylis Street.
4th August 2018 – In the Past – 25 and 50 Years ago
August 1, 2018 by ·
Saturday 4 August 2018 In the Past is compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago · Last month, was Wagga’s wettest July on record with 130mm of rain being recorded. · Wagga’s newest restaurant, Sizzler with almost 290 seats for customers and 110 full and […]
Wagga Wireless Distributors
July 30, 2018 by ·
Many of Wagga’s well-known businesses of the 1930’s can be seen in this photo taken in Fitzmaurice Street, Wagga Wagga, including, the Australian Hotel, White Rose Cafe, Hunters and David Copland’s. But what was Wagga Wireless Distributors?
28th July 2018 – In the Past – 25 and 50 Years ago
July 27, 2018 by ·
Saturday 28 July 2018 In the Past is compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society 25 Years Ago Leagues Club Secretary Manager, Arthur Summons, said increases in poker machine revenue will see a significant increase in the Club’s 1992-93 profit. Club president, Joan Heath said that vandals had badly […]
21st July 2018
July 25, 2018 by ·
25 Years Ago from the Wagga Daily Advertiser · Lamb prices are continuing to soar reaching what is believed to be an Australian record of $65 at this week’s weekly sale. · Chamber of Commerce president, Peter McKinnon strongly objected to a suggestion that Wagga City Council operates a service station to compete with existing […]
Trail Street Footbridge
April 3, 2018 by ·
The Wollundry Lagoon footbridge pictured in 1956. It was constructed in 1920 and replaced by Ivan Jack Drive in 1962.
Early Pastoralists at the Wagga Show
April 3, 2018 by ·
The first Wagga Wagga Show was held on 21st November 1864, attractions at the show were cattle, sheep and horse exhibitions and prizes were awarded. Throughout the years the Wagga Wagga Show has continued to grow and has become one of the oldest sheep shows in Australia.
