Wagga based Kendell Airlines has been sold to Australia’s largest domestic aviation and transport group, TNT and News Ltd which also owns Ansett NSW.

RSL sub-branch president Max Morris made a special presentation to Jack Skeers, Colin Knott and Colin White recognising their long time active service to the RSL.

Roads and Traffic Divisional Engineer, Steve Vine said the Hampden Bridge will be closed for three hours to allow a bitumen seal to be applied to new decking.

Neil McMullen, Bev Sorrenson and Tim West are pictured with trophies provided by Hore and Davies Real Estate valued at $3000 for the Open Championship at the Wagga Country Club.

The annual Quota Club Art and Craft Fair is being held at the Kyeamba Smith Hall with proceeds raised to aid the Haven dementia wing.

Murrumbidgee Turf Club chairman, Murdoch McLennan presented long serving committeeman, Jack Dennis with Life Membership at the MTC’s Annual General Meeting.

Former headmaster of Wagga High School Mr Thomas Mason died in Sydney at the age of 91.

Philippes Jewellers opposite the Council Chambers have a half price watch and clock sale.

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Wagga Base Hospital Secretary, Mr H J Rex has advised that approval has been given for the establishment of a psychiatric unit in Robinson House which was formerly used as a maternity ward.

Huthwaite’s, one of Wagga’s largest stores welcomed its three millionth customer.

Wagga Magpies winger, Barry Cottam kicked six goals from nine attempts leading his team to their fourth Group 20 premiership defeating Wagga Kangaroos 15 points to 2.

Wagga Teacher’s College Students staged a “Poverty Day” to protest against recent increases in allowances which are still only half those paid in Victoria.

Brother O’Carrigan, principal at the Bishop Henschke Primary School, presented the coveted Father Gallagher trophy for athletics to captain of the winning house Peter Rootes, aged 12.

A 21-year-old labourer of no fixed address who had been released from prison a fortnight ago was sentenced to one month’s hard labour in Wagga court for vagrancy.

Wagga High School teacher Miss Sue Shaw is pictured preparing students for their Bronze Medallion Lifesaving certificates.

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

Friday, October 16 at 8pm: Monthly meeting Wagga Antiques Society at ARCC Hall, 131 Tarcutta Street. Japanese ceramics and decor. Phone 69213096

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

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

Monday, October 20 at 5pm: Monthly meeting Wagga Rail Heritage Association at Wagga Railway Station.

Tuesday, October 21 at 7.30pm: Ian Hodges speaking, Wagga and District Family History Society, Tarakan Avenue. Phone 6925 0319.