Veteran trainers, George Day, Jack Freyer and Roy Whitehead Snr were bestowed life membership of the Murrumbidgee Turf Club in recognition of their long and distinguished service to racing.

Member for Hume, Wal Fife opened the new recreation hall at the Gumleigh Chauncy Lodge built with funds of $150,000 raised by the UPA Auxiliary.

Wagga Commercial Club President, Ron Hall has announced a satisfactory net profit for the year to August 1990 of $96,404.

Police and Fire Brigade attended what is believed to be the eighth car fire in the Kincaid, Trail and Gurwood Street area this year.

Deputy Mayor, John Harding greeted members of the 21st Riverina Troop of the Light Horse Association as they rode into Wagga raising funds for the Australian Soldiers Chapel at Kapooka.

Wagga Motorists are paying 84.6 cents per litre for petrol an increase of almost 16 cents in the last two months since Iraqi troops stormed into Kuwait.

The new Brashs, music and electrical goods store was officially opened by Alderman Mark Quinn.

50 Years Ago

G. J. Coles announced that they will build a “New World” supermarket on the present site of the Capitol Theatre in Gurwood Street.

Five Presidents, Lloyd Lange (1961-61), Rex Oram (1962-63), Mike Chamberlain (1963-64), John Bittar (1964-65) and current president, Rodney Parsons all attended the South Wagga Apex Club’s 100th dinner meeting.

Berrigan’s Shoe stores advertised 10/- trade-in for any men’s shoes and 5/- for any children’s shoes.

Well known Wagga architect, Mr S O’Halloran will chair the Royal Australian Institute of Architects convention to be held in Wagga later in October.

The Wagga Legacy Appeal has reached a total of £3748

Peyton Place is now showing at the Sturt Drive-In.

Two collisions occurred at the Intersection of Edward and Docker Street within four hours. Only one man was injured and his condition is reported as satisfactory.

Sunday, October 4 at 10.30am: Historic Engine Club Museum, Baden Powell Drive opens today.

Saturday, October 10 at 1pm: Tumba Rail at Ladysmith Railway Station. For details Phone 6922 5030.

Friday, October 16 at 8pm: Monthly Meeting Wagga Antiques Society at ARCC Hall, 131 Tarcutta Street. Japanese Ceramics and Decor. For details Phone 6921 3096.

Sunday, October 18 at 10.30am: Historic Engine Club Museum, Baden Powell Drive opens today.

Monday, October 19 at 7.30pm: Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society Meeting, Museum of the Riverina, Botanic Gardens.

Tuesday, October 20 at 5pm: Monthly Meeting Wagga Rail Heritage Association at Wagga Railway Station