Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society, April 11, 2015

April 12 2015 - 10:00am
The Kelso Bakery, located at 160 Baylis Street opposite the Plaza Theatre, was established by Master Baker Cam Robertson and his father-in-law in the late 1920s. Later Cam Robertson bought out his father-in-law and the business was operated on behalf of Robertson himself and his wife Elsie.
 
The horse-drawn Kelso Bakery carts were well known in Wagga. They were used by the Bakery until August 1964 when they were replaced by motorised transport not long after the Kelso Bakery amalgamated with the Riverina Bakery. It was a nostalgic occasion, signalling the end of an era. The horses named ‘Nigger’ and ‘Toby’ had between them clocked up forty years of service with the Kelso Bakery.
 
One of the drivers, Roy Edmondson, claimed that a horse and cart was better than a truck as horses knew the route forwards and backwards and, he claimed, ‘you can whistle up a horse but you can’t whistle up a van’. Photo: Sherry Morris Collection
The Kelso Bakery, located at 160 Baylis Street opposite the Plaza Theatre, was established by Master Baker Cam Robertson and his father-in-law in the late 1920s. Later Cam Robertson bought out his father-in-law and the business was operated on behalf of Robertson himself and his wife Elsie. The horse-drawn Kelso Bakery carts were well known in Wagga. They were used by the Bakery until August 1964 when they were replaced by motorised transport not long after the Kelso Bakery amalgamated with the Riverina Bakery. It was a nostalgic occasion, signalling the end of an era. The horses named ‘Nigger’ and ‘Toby’ had between them clocked up forty years of service with the Kelso Bakery. One of the drivers, Roy Edmondson, claimed that a horse and cart was better than a truck as horses knew the route forwards and backwards and, he claimed, ‘you can whistle up a horse but you can’t whistle up a van’. Photo: Sherry Morris Collection

In the Past

Compiled from The Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society

25 Years Ago

  • TAFE deputy principal, Mr Terry Ryan said that about 600 students who completed their courses in 1989 would be recognised at this week’s annual presentation of awards.
  • One of Australia’s biggest modified car shows will be on display in Wagga this week as the ninth National Street Machines titles are held at the Wagga Showgrounds.
  • Romano’s’ Hotel licensee, Peter Bolton, is pictured congratulating St Michael’s cricketer of the year, Wayne Burgess with equal third placegetter, Mark Gooden and runner up Martin Loy also on hand for the occasion.
  • Lake Albert Maroon’s Quentin Hull is pictured with Kooringal Colts wicket keeper Greg McMahon playing in the under 14 grand final of the Wagga and District Cricket Association.
  • A Very Fast Train (VFT) display including a 1:10 scale model has been set up at the Sturt Mall. The VFT is proposed to be built between Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.
  • Kay Cottee, 1988 Australian of the Year is visiting Wagga and will address about 550 students from six Wagga High Schools at the Leagues Club. Her presentation will feature a short videotape and 80 slides taken during her 188 day solo voyage sailing around the world
  • More than 500 riders cycled their way around Lake Albert on a 14 kilometre ride for Lifecycle 1990. All proceeds from the annual event go to the Wagga Police Citizens Youth Club.
In the past
In the past

50 Years Ago

  • Two Wagga girls, Miss Shirley Brearly, an office worker, and Miss Sue Cadden, a secretary, have entered the 1965 Miss Australia Quest.
  • Donations to the Wagga Rescue Club building appeal have reached £1,554 following donations of £156 from Wagga Teachers College students, £386 from the Union Club Hotel Cricket Club and £100 from South Wagga Apex Club.
  • Work has been completed on the new bridge crossing Marshall’s Creek on the Cemetery Road.
  • Dining at Romano’s’ on Saturday night were Mr and Mrs C Thomas and Mr and Mrs W Boyers.
  • Turvey Park Demonstration School principal, Mr Cairns said a total of 137 pupils had gained their water safety certificates. Testing was supervised by the school’s sportsmaster, Mr Gordon.
  • Minister for the Army, Dr Forbes is inspecting the £2 million building project at the Kapooka Military Area. Several buildings will now not be completed in time for the first intake of national service trainees in July this year.
  • Riverina Superintendent of Police, Superintendent J Wild has asked all motorists to exercise the greatest of care on the roads over the Easter break. He has also urged people who intended to go shooting to also take the greatest of care. 

WHAT’S ON IN HISTORY?

Coming Events collated by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society

  • Saturday, April 11: 1pm, Tumba Rail at Ladysmith Railway Station
  • Saturday, April 11: 8am, Vintage & Collectibles Fair. Levy bank Tarcutta Street. Phone 6921 3096.
  • Wednesday, April 15: 7.30pm, monthly meeting for Wagga and District Family History Society, Tarakan Avenue. Worth their Weight in Gold – Wagga women during World War I with Michelle Maddison. Phone 6925 0319 for details.
  • Friday, April 17: 8pm, monthly meeting Wagga Antiques Society at ARCC Hall, 131 Tarcutta Street.
  • Sunday, April 19: 10.30am, Historic Engine Club Museum, Baden Powell Drive.
  • Monday, April 20: 7.30pm, Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society Meeting, Museum of the Riverina, Botanic Gardens. Wayne Doubleday talks on Paddle steamers navigating the Murrumbidgee River.
  • Tuesday, April 21: 5pm, monthly meeting Wagga Rail Heritage Association at Wagga Railway Station.

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