Wagga’s fifth annual Homemakers Fair was a resounding success with more than 6000 people attending the two-day event at the Kyeamba Smith Hall.

Trading hours of the John MacArthur Tavern have been cut by the licensing board following repeated complaints by police and shop owners.

The Hampden Bridge will be partially closed for up to five weeks while the Roads and Traffic Authority carries out repairs.

Deputy Town Clerk, Tony Elphick, reported to council’s Finance Committee that the city’s finances were in a solid position with $2.5m in its general fund, an increase of $136,881 over the previous year.

Another serious pedestrian accident in Docker Street, on the back of delays in construction of a median strip, sparked heated debate during a meeting of council’s works committee.

William Farrer Hotel defended its Wagga Darts Association A grade title but was beaten by the Tourist Hotel.

Bill Thompson, former long serving manager of the men’s and boy’s wear department of W G Huthwaite’s store, died, aged 81.

Warren Smith has retired as a cricket club coach to fulfill his dream of coaching promising players in the Wagga area.

Wagga Police are investigating windows smashed overnight in several parked cars and at the Kooringal Mall.

50 YEARS AGO

Turvey Park Australian Rules Club, president, Galva Nitschke, said plans for development of a new sporting complex on land owned by the club in Fernleigh Road depended entirely on whether a licensed club could be established.

Bill Murphy, a foundation member of the Turvey Park Australian Rules Club was awarded life membership of the club at a function held at the RSL Club.

Christian Brothers High School won the Byrnes Shield for the first time in 37 years when they defeated Wagga High School.

Sandy Scott is performing at the Wagga RSSA with the Joye Boys and Arlene.

Minister for National Development, David Fairbairn, was special guest at the annual dinner of the Wagga Branch of the Air Force Association.

The Wagga All Breeds Kennel Club held its thirteenth championship show with almost 400 entries from all over NSW, Victoria and tACT.

Sister E McFadyen of Wagga Base Hospital is pictured in The Daily Advertiser supervising the donation of blood at the Base Hospital Blood Bank.

Wagga City Council waived rates of $42 levied on the Wagga Historical Society Museum on Willan’s Hill.

The Wagga dog pound is to be extended at a cost of $300.

Carry on Cowboy, featuring Sid James is screening at Hoyts Drive-In.