History Week is 5th to 13th September 2015. CSU Riverina Archives are planning a special day of displays and presentations for Saturday 5th September. Put the date in your diaries now for a day of local history which is sure to please. More details later.
In the Past compiled from the Daily Advertiser 5th July
July 6, 2015 by ·
Our photo from the past this week is Baylis Street in the early 1900’s looking south. Alleyne Farr operated a chemist on the corner of Morrow and Baylis streets (on the far right) from 1902 until 1907. Also visible on the left is the Advance Australia Hotel and the Bushman’s Home.
In the Past compiled from the Daily Advertiser 27th June
July 2, 2015 by ·
Our photo from the past this week is the Wagga High School. The photo was taken soon after construction in 1917 when 100 boys and 60 girls were enrolled.
ThrowbackThursday: Daily Advertiser July 2nd, 1995
July 2, 2015 by ·
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 compiled from the Daily Advertiser 20th June.
June 21, 2015 by ·
Our photo from the past this week is a street view along Gurwood Street looking west from Fitzmaurice Street about 1900. Contact Wagga Wagga and District Historical Society at www.wwdhs.org.au or on Facebook at wagga.history. Picture: CSURA RW5.371
In the Past compiled from the Daily Advertiser 13th June.
June 14, 2015 by ·
Our photo from the past this week features the Biscuit and Confectionery Department of David Copland and Co, Fitzmaurice Street, 1930s. Picture: CSURA RW2893/362.
In the Past compiled from the Daily Advertiser 6th June.
June 7, 2015 by ·
Our photo from the past this week features the Newtown Pharmacy at the Wagga Show during the 1920’s. Newtown Pharmacy was established about 1915 at 66 Baylis Street. It has operated continuously on the same site since and today is Michael O’Reilly’s Pharmacy.
In the Past compiled from the Daily Advertiser 30th May
May 31, 2015 by ·
Our photo from the past this week features Fitzmaurice Street, south from Kincaid Street, in the 1920s. The Crown Corner Refreshment Rooms are on the right.
Archives In Brief 120 – Gold Mining
May 24, 2015 by ·
This Archives in Brief (AIB) provides a brief overview of the major sources held by State Records that relate to goldmining.
The invisible farmer: the forgotten history of Australian country women; Radio National
May 24, 2015 by ·
Australian farming women have been on the land as long as men, but they’ve been largely ignored by the history books.
