In the Past is compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society

NSW State Records has announced the launch of a new website and exhibition showcasing stories from the archives to commemorate the Centenary of World War I.

Latest Blog from CSU Riverina Archives features some interesting history of Lake Albert

Michelle Maddison, Curator at the Museum of the Riverina is our special Guest Speaker this Monday evening, 15th September at the Museum of the Riverina, Botanic Gardens site beginning at 7.30pm.

Our excursion to Gundagai will be held on 11th October. A very interesting day has been planned by our excursions coordinator, Leonie Moore which includes refreshments and lunch.

During World War I, newspapers were the main source of news for communities throughout the Riverina. Even very small towns boasted their own newspaper.

Now available as a member only resource is a searchable digitised copy of the Societies Journal Number 1 “Some Men of Wagga”. This edition features significant research relating to three of Wagga’s early pioneers, Richard Sutton Heydon (1837 – 1915),  John Hurst (1836 – 1922) and Alexander Davidson (1818 – 1892).

Be sure to bookmark this ABC site for lots of interesting news and history of World War 1

In  The Daily Advertiser, compiled by the Wagga Wagga and District Historical Society 25 and 50 years ago and What’s on in history

Throughout the “war to end all wars,” cats were a common sight in the trenches and aboard ships, where they hunted mice and rats. Beyond their “official” duties, they were also embraced as mascots and pets by the soldiers and sailors with whom they served.