Compiled from The Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society
25 YEARS AGO
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Ald Joe Mason-Cox suggested traffic lights to slow traffic in Docker Street between Chaston and Edward Streets but city engineer, Mr Fromholtz said there was nowhere to place the lights.
Miss Wagga, Genevieve Graham and Community Princess, Paula Webb, have left for Leavenworth, Kansas as part of their five-week overseas trip.
Ald Geoff Burch said he was concerned that council’s plans for Estella and the proposed northern lake were tied too closely to the construction of the Gobba Bridge which he believed may not be completed until 2020.
Wagga’s Mayor, Pat Brassil, was “fuming” over a council committee recommendation which could ultimately lead to all council properties being smoke-free.
The new director of nursing, Anne O’Donaghue, and the new director of medical services, Dr Paul Curtis, have both started work at Wagga Base Hospital.
The Baylis Street and Sturt Highway intersection is the only country location included in the States worst 100 blackspots.
Chief water supply engineer at the Southern Riverina County Council, Fred Baker, is retiring after 36 years service.
Fearne's Coach Tours are offering Melbourne tours to see the Phantom of the Opera for $315.
50 YEARS AGO
Woolworths are advertising Uncle Toby’s Oats in the 2Ib packet for 30 cents. Carnation evaporated milk is just 13 cents.
A record crowd of 360 people attended the Snow Queen dinner dance at the Wagga Police Boys Club and saw Miss Cecily Gray presented as this year's Snow Queen.
Mr Des O’Rourke and Miss Colleen Kelly were pictured in The Daily Advertiser celebrating Miss Kelly’s birthday at the Wagga Leagues Club.
Hedditch & Company are advertising brick veneer houses from £6000 or £1200 deposit and £5-10-0 weekly payments
Wagga golfer, Mrs Robyn Dummett, won all of the major trophies at the Riverina District Associates Golf Association championships in Deniliquin.
Phillip Allars, a sixth-year student at Wagga High School, spoke at the Wagga Rostrum Club about the Wyndham Scheme.
Riverina police and social golfers are competing in a charity golf tournament at the Wagga Country Club.
The AMP Society has appointed Mr Arthur Mumford from Adelong as a new field representative in Wagga.