Murrumbidgee Turf Club Chairman, Murdoch McLennan has signed the construction contract for the $2.8 million grandstand at the Wagga Track.

Member for Hume, Mr Wal Fife, said public support was crucial for stage two of the Calvary Hospital redevelopment scheduled for completion towards the end of 1992.

Plans to upgrade the harness racing track at the Wagga Showground are a “dead horse” according to the Wagga Ratepayers Association and its President, Mr Lindsay Vidler.

Deputy Mayor, Ald Mark Quinn described as disgusting and intimidatory remarks made last week by Health Minister Peter Collins in relation to a proposed biomedical waste incinerator in Wagga.

The addition of a gymnastics centre to Bolton Park will go ahead at a cost of $594,500.

Wagga Kangaroos’ centre, Peter McArthur was accorded a testimonial dinner at Romano’s Hotel in recognition of 10 years’ service he has given to the club.

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The Wagga Chamber of Commerce is employing four nightwatchmen to act as a deterrent to would be burglars and vandals.

Wagga teenagers packed the Civic Theatre for a performance by Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs.

Wagga girl, Miss Yvonne O’Connor won the open ballet championship at the Leeton Eistedford.

Wagga High defeated Macquarie Boys’ High School in the 22/4 in the University Shield quarter final. Lock, Max Earsman and second rower, Wayne Cummins were particularly effective for Wagga High.

Principal of the Wagga Agricultural College, Dr. F C Butler has been appointed Assistant Deputy Director General of Agriculture in NSW.

Sid Ward, a technician with RAVA’s of Wagga is pictured operating a new two way radio in one of the companies five vans which will result in much speedier and effective servicing of televisions, refrigerators and air conditioners.

Members of the Wagga Leagues Club Marching Girls Corp were a half time feature during the Wagga Rugby League Gala day at Eric Weissel oval.

Sunday, August 2 at 10.30am: Historic Engine Club Museum, Baden Powell Drive opens today.

Monday, August 3: Family History Society morning tea. Visitors and potential members are very welcome. Phone 6925 0319 for details.

Friday, August 7 at 7.30pm: Wagga Veterans & Vintage Motor Club. Phone 6922 4674 for details.

Saturday, August 8 at 10.30am: 150 Years of Dame Mary Gilmore. Museum of the Riverina Historic Council Chambers. Phone 6926 9655 for details.

Saturday, August 8 at 1pm: Tumba Rail at Ladysmith Railway Station. For details phone 6922 5030.