Ald Pat Brassil and Ald John Harding have been re-elected as Wagga’s mayor and deputy mayor.

$14.8 million has been allocated in the State budget for redevelopment of Wagga Base Hospital with work expected to be completed in 1993.

Northside Cafeteria which opened as part of Edmondson’s department store in 1968 and which once employed 16 staff with seating for 130 customers has now closed.

Ansett Express is increasing the number of Foker F50 services to Sydney and anticipates that a runway upgrade will allow future use of F28 jet aircraft.

Local cricketing stalwart Arthur Kingston described by former secretary of the RSL Club, Jim Gibson as “...the backbone of country sport…” has died.

Wagga Lions Club raised $3500 from its annual charity golf day

allaby breakaway, Bill Gunther was guest speaker at Wagga Waratah’s presentation dinner held at Romano’s Hotel.

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Jim Stenmark won the City Club championship making him only the second golfer to hold the A grade title at both Wagga golf clubs.

More than 50 floats took part in the Wagga Lions Club annual Showtime Parade through Wagga’s main streets.

Wagga Show Society, Secretary Mr B Lampe is expecting record attendance figures for the Wagga Show opened this week by the Governor General, Lord Casey.

A record number of 16 teams have entered the summer Wagga darts competition.

Reg Rafter from Wagga won a trip to Fiji as a lucky door prize at the Wagga Jaycees Premiere Ball which was attended by 250 people at the Police Citizens Boys Club.

A Civic reception was hosted by the Mayor, Ald Ivan Jack for the visiting New Zealand basketball team.

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