Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society
25 YEARS AGO
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Member for Hume, Mr Wal Fife has announced his retirement from politics. He was first elected as the member for Wagga 35 years ago.
More than 150 people attended a reunion of former staff of the Wagga David Jones store, the first reunion held since the store closed in 1970.
Wagga’s newest restaurant, Golden Season, was officially opened by mayor Pat Brassil.
Well-known former local publican, Cecil William (Cec) Carmody has died after a short illness. He was 80 years of age.
City Engineer, Laurie Fromholtz, said new regulations have been introduced for air-conditioning plants to reduce the risk of legionnaires disease.
Wagga real estate agent, Chris Fitzpatrick, was re-elected to the board of the Real Estate Institute of NSW.
Ald Roger Gregory called for a report on the city’s conservation area after approval was given for the demolition of a Best Street house believed to be up to 130 years old.
Colleen Graham was presented with life membership of the Wagga City Bowling Club by club secretary, Daphne Bagley and president Thelma Lane.
50 YEARS AGO
Wagga Women’s Bowling Club held its annual feature Grandmothers v The Rest.
The Daily Advertiser’s weekly circulation figures reached an all-time high in April of 96,912, an increase of 8 per cent over last year.
Following the arrival of the vaccine, Wagga City Council’s Sabin Polio vaccination program will begin next week.
Top country nurse in the state nursing final general exams was Jennifer Venables from Wagga Base Hospital.
Stan Sadlier is pictured in The Daily Advertiser presenting the traditional 21st birthday key to his daughter Robyn at the RSL Pacific Lounge.
Former leading North Wagga first grader, Frank Peacock will play his 300th game in the second 18s against Lockhart.
New folk group, The Settlers, top the bill at Wagga’s first full scale Folk Festival.
Riverina rugby union president, Wallace Blake, has recovered from a serious operation at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
Wagga’s seven major religious groups are planning a religious census to be held next month.
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