Ald Jim Eldridge and Ald Geoff Burch both called for the speed limit in Kooringal Road near the Wagga Christian College to be reduced from 80km/h to 60.

Colin Anderson is stepping down later this year as senior lecturer in drama at Charles Sturt University – Riverina after marking the 20th anniversary this week of his arrival in Wagga at the Riverina College of Advanced Education.

Deputy Town Clerk, Tony Elphick said a Strip Show, UK Glamour Girls on Tour, had been refused hire of the Civic Theatre.

Sewage rates may nearly double after the State Government refused a city council plea to help fund a $10 million capital works program to rehabilitate the ageing sewer system.

Outspoken Group Nine promotions and marketing manager, Peter McAlister, is retiring disillusioned with many officials and the attitude of some clubs.

Staff numbers at the Wagga air traffic control tower look set to be reduced as a Civil Aviation Authority report found that staffing levels were not “economically viable”.

Des Miller, the youngest member of the Wagga RSL Club Board failed to gain re-election and was replaced by Paul Weston. President David Gardiner topped the poll.

Radio station 2WG breakfast announcer, Scott Levi, won an award for best station promotion at the annual Telecom Community Service Rawards.

Hams prepared by Knights Meats are major attractions in the lucky wheel competition at the Carmelite Springtime Fair in the grounds of the Carmelite Monastery.

50 YEARS AGO

More than 600 people attended the official opening of the Wagga Scouts Association new camp and training centre at the Kurrajong reserve.

Lake Albert all-rounder, Stan Dasey, saved the day against Leagues Club with seven for 59.

Trophies for senior and junior public speaking competitions were presented by Wagga High School captains, Jeff Wilson and Wendy Corben to the principal, Mr V Judd.

Mr Gordon James Braid and Miss Sue Elizabeth Cadden were married in St Andrews Presbyterian Church with a reception for 100 guests following at the Wagga Country Club.

Wagga Country Golf Club President, Dick Olding, won the Jack Earsman trophy with a brilliant 38 points.

Air Commodore Black presented a cheque for $550 on behalf of the Officers’ Mess at Forest Hill to Wagga Legacy president, Mr Don Paul.

Wagga’s $1.2 million Mount Austin High School was officially opened by Member for Wagga, Wal Fife with the principal Mr C S Oliver critical that an assembly hall had not been included.

The Wagga Women’s Gymnastics Club has been officially formed.

Wagga’s newest hotel at Kooringal is opening soon and jobs have been advertised for barmen, barmaids, housemaids and a part-time chef.