PRE-HAMPDEN: The Company Bridge was opened in 1862 and lasted with difficulties until the Hampden Bridge was opened in 1895 after which it was demolished.
In the past
Compiled from The Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society
25 Years Ago
- A three-year police inquiry into the death of Wagga teenager, Sally Ann Jones, has resulted in a 30-year-old man, Kenneth Barry Cannon being charged with murder.
- A new set of traffic lights at the corner of Lake Albert Road and Faye Avenue were switched on by Wagga’s mayor, Ald. Pat Brassil.
- Superintendent Perce Carter, NSW PCYC president presented a certificate of recognition to Fred Loneragan for his service to the PCYC and for his special initiatives for young people at risk.
- President of the Lecturers Association of NSW, Mr Tom Watson, questioned a proposal by CSU Vice-Chancellor Cliff Blake to substantially restructure the university along centralist lines.
- Vic Wilkinson, Regional Director of the Lands Department has retired after 42 years with the department. He joined as a cadet in 1948 and qualified as a land and engineering surveyor in 1955.
- Wagga’s Scott Eisenhauer celebrated his 18th birthday with selection in the Australian U20 touch team.
- Canberra Raiders coach Tim Sheens led a coaching clinic at Weissel Oval.
50 Years Ago
- Wendy Corben, a fourth year pupil at Wagga High School, won both sections in the Hume Zone finals of the Youth Speaks for Australia, public speaking competition.
- A £10,000 program for major improvement works at Robertson Oval is to be drawn up by Wagga City Council.
- Wagga Public School P&C has elected Morris Gissing as the school’s distinguished ex-pupil for 1965 recognising in particular his services to youth in Wagga.
- One of Wagga’s oldest hotels, the Sportsman’s Hotel on Kincaid Street is being renovated at a cost of £30,000.
- The laying of a telephone cable in Johnston Street to support the new Wagga TAB caused confusion on Sunday for late churchgoers.
- Wagga Chamber of Commerce Permanent Building Society was offering 6% per annum for savings with no fixed term.
- Wagga Men’s Hockey Association convincingly defeated Border (Albury) to regain the Pal Young Cup.
What’s on for Riverina history
- Saturday, July 11 at 1pm: Tumba Rail at Ladysmith Railway Station. For details Phone 6922 5030.
- Wednesday, July 15 at 7.30pm: Monthly Meeting, Wagga and District Family History Society, Tarakan Ave. See the updated library. Phone 6925 0319.
- Friday, July 17 at 8pm: Monthly Meeting Wagga Antiques Society at ARCC Hall, 131 Tarcutta Street. Show and Tell antique and vintage clothing. For details Phone 6921 3096.
- Sunday, July 19 at 10.30am: Historic Engine Club Museum, Baden Powell Drive opens today.
- Monday, July 20 at 7.30pm: Wagga Wagga and District Historical Society Meeting, Museum of the Riverina, Botanic Gardens. Speaker Nancye Blacklow on CSU South Campus History.
- Tuesday, July 21 at 5pm: Monthly Meeting Wagga Rail Heritage Association at Wagga Railway Station.
