Peter McAlister was a prominent Wagga businessman during the mid to late nineteenth century.
Carrington Albums and Summer Research Scholar Presentations
October 18, 2014 by ·
On Thursday 30th October, the CSU Regional Archives will be hosting free presentations by State Records NSW staff and their Summer Research Scholars.
When the Queen came to Town
October 16, 2014 by ·
When the Queen Came to Town is director Maurice Murphy’s anticipated feature documentary narrated by Bert Newtown, Lorraine Bayly and the voices of everyday Australians and is opening in Wagga Wagga on November 27th.
Throwback Thursday – the Daily Advertiser 21 Years Ago
October 16, 2014 by ·
Throwback Thursday – The Daily Advertiser from 21 Years ago
Local Police Stations and Police residences
October 15, 2014 by ·
Wagga Wagga Police Local Area Command have passed onto our society a collection of historical photographs taken of Police Stations and residences in Wagga and surrounding towns plus some historical research relating to early policing in Wagga.
A Convict in the Family?
October 15, 2014 by ·
Was your ancestor transported for a pittance? A convict in the family? showcases the rich, large-scale photographs of documentary photographer Mine Konakci. The works reveal the connections between convict settlers, their direct descendants and the petty crimes that changed the course of their families’ histories.
HV McKay collection at Museum Victoria – a snapshot of Australian agriculture
October 12, 2014 by ·
The Weekly Times reports on the extensive HV McKay Collection held by Museum Victoria.
Wagga’s History 11th October – Wagga Daily Advertiser
October 11, 2014 by ·
This is the Wagga Wagga and District Historical Societies regular Saturday feature in the Daily Advertiser.
Gundagai Excursion and Gordon Brown Dinner
October 10, 2014 by ·
The excursion to Gundagai is still planned for tomorrow (Sat 11 October 2014). I have confirmed 8 bookings for lunch at Lanigan Abbey, with a tour at 11am. Total cost $30. Please note this group has been specifically catered for. If others wish to join us, please contact Leonie Moore 0417 856 358 ASAP. Similarly, […]
Library Book Sale this Friday and Saturday
October 9, 2014 by ·
Don’t miss the Friends of the Wagga Wagga City Library Book Sale Bonanza in the lower level of the Library, this Friday afternoon (4pm to 6pm) and Saturday morning (9am to 12pm).
