FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DIGITIZING PHOTOS

There is nothing more heartbreaking than to talk to someone who has spent hours and dollars digitizing their photo collection, only to find out that the files are too small or too low-quality for archival purposes.

Wagga City Council Staff 1927

Wagga City Council staff on the steps of the Council Chambers in 1927. Mayor EE Collins is at the front on the right. Picture: Sherry Morris collection

In the Past – Wagga 25 and 50 Years ago – 13th February

25 Years ago, well known Gurwood Street identity, Sam Scollo, turns 87  and is pictured in The Daily Advertiser with his granddaughter, Therese Vivian.

Throwback to this week in February 1996

Woolworth’s new $35m development in Wagga. Take a look at what was going on in Wagga this time 20 years ago. There are lots of familiar faces – is yours one of them?

In the Past – Wagga 25 and 50 Years ago – 6th February

Fifty Years ago the winner of Wagga’s first Miss Bikini Competition held at David Jones was Mrs. Yvonne Tolley.

TROVE 7 is coming soon

This will be one of the largest updates in Trove history and in order to apply the update Trove will be unavailable from 5pm, 22 February until it is relaunched.

2016 RAHS CONFERENCE – DATE AND VENUE CONFIRMED

The Royal Australian Historical Society is very pleased to announce that the 2016 RAHS Conference will be held on Saturday 22nd October and Sunday 23rd October at ‘Centro CBD’ in the heart of Wollongong.

In the Past – Wagga 25 and 50 Years ago – 30th January

A tartan night to celebrate Bobby Burns’ birthday, held 50 years ago at St Andrews Hall was a great success.

Hunters on the Hill

Hunters is one of Wagga’s most well known and longest lasting businesses, having been in the same premises since 1872.

Early Wagga Seafood Shops

Smith and Marks took premises adjoining the Squatters’ Hotel in Fitzmaurice Street in June 1874, opening the London and Liverpool Oyster Saloon and Restaurant.

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