In the Past
Compiled from The Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society
STILL STANDING: The Riverine Club on the corner of Sturt and Tarcutta streets about 1900. The Club opened in 1881 and is still trading today. Picture: RW5/103/32
25 years ago
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- 1990 Golden Gown awards are compered by Christopher Essex and Pam Petherbridge. Ita Buttrose is a special guest of the committee which is chaired by Rodney Parsons.
- Winner of the nine years and under piano solo at St Andrew’s Junior Eisteddfod was Timothy Verhoef.
- Council has said no to plans by developer, Kerry Pascoe to add a restaurant to a Tarcutta Street motel he is building.
- Wagga Rotary Club celebrates its 60th Anniversary.
- Tatton School, due to close at the end of the year has been granted a temporary reprieve.
- Steven and Sue Sutherland received a Certificate of Appreciation from NSW Police for helping in the apprehension of juveniles involved in a series of break and enters.
- Pictured attending a Liberal Party State Council luncheon in Wagga was Norma and John Gray, Anne Wealand and June Halley.
50 years ago
- Wagga Police have appealed for care when letting off fire crackers during Commonwealth Day celebrations.
- Miss Leigh Townsend is pictured with Mr Doug Willers during the debutante’s waltz at last week’s Wagga Scottish Ball.
- Barry Lonsdale and Mrs Marj Cox won the centre finals of the AMF Round the World Tournament at the Wagga Bowl.
- Eight-year-old Kay Hallam took out the singles and doubles in the 10 year and under division of the Riverina Age Tennis Championships.
- The Chamber of Commerce is concerned at the “appalling” situation with receipt and delivery of parcels at Wagga Railway Station.
- More than 160 members attended the annual pony club gymkhana at the Wagga Showground.
What’s on in history
- June 7, 10.30am: Historic Engine Club Museum, Baden Powell Drive opens today.
- June 7, 10am to 4pm: Iandra Castle Open Day for details www.iandracastle.com.au.
- June 13, 1pm: Tumba Rail at Ladysmith Railway Station. Phone 6922 5030.
- June 15, 7.30pm: Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society meeting, Museum of the Riverina, Botanic Gardens. Guest Speaker Peter Brown on his time at Huthwaites.
- June 16, 5pm: Monthly meeting Wagga Rail Heritage Association at Wagga Railway Station.
- June 17, 7.30pm: Monthly meeting, Wagga and District Family History Society, Tarakan Avenue. Phone 6925 0319.
Contact Wagga Wagga and District Historical Society at www.wwdhs.org.au or on Facebook at wagga.history.
