Looking back 50 and 25 years | In the Past

Jack Skeers a past president and life member of the RSL sub-branch has been suspended as a member of the RSL Club following a “disagreement” with RSL Club President, Stan Sadlier.

A meeting chaired by Dr Margaret Sheldon has agreed to support the establishment of a mammography assessment centre in Wagga.

Promising Wagga cricketers, Michael Slater and Jason Young have been chosen in an Australian Youth squad to tour Sri Lanka.

More than 350 children of primary school age have completed a nine-day Learn to Swim Program at the Wagga Baths.

Slim Dusty, Anne Kirkpatrick and the McKean Sisters performed at the Wagga Civic Theatre with an extra performance by popular demand.

Approval has been given to convert the Wonderland Mart, next to the Plaza Twin cinema in Baylis Street into five separate shops.

Two Ansett Express Aircraft brought about 45 children and 45 companions to Wagga to attend a Camp Quality Camp at Mt Erin High School.

Wagga sailors Maryanne Peacocke and Monique Earsman have each been awarded the prestigious 1991 Kay Cottee Encouragement Award.

50 Years Ago

Wagga City Council has approved in principle an application from G J Coles and Co to demolish the Capitol Theatre and adjoining property in Gurwood Street to build a supermarket.

Wagga City Council refused permission for David Jones and Helena Rubinstein to conduct a “Miss Bikini” competition at the Wagga Bathing Beach.

Lake Albert Recreation Area has been renamed Apex Park and the Wagga Apex Club will hold its annual swimming carnival there on February 26.

The first consignment of “C” dollars arrived in Wagga by special charter aircraft in preparation for the changeover to decimal currency on 14th February.

A total of 153 students from the three Wagga High Schools passed the 1965 Leaving Certificate.

The Wagga Beach Lifesaving Club Bronze medallion class is held at 9am on Sundays with instructor Garry Gaffney.

Two Wagga night watchmen, Messrs Kemp and Johnson were sworn in as Special Constables and issued with revolvers.

Inspector J A Wilkins of Young is taking over from Inspector R R Watson as officer-in-charge of Wagga Police.

A 21-year-old shearer arrested by police following a five mile chase was disqualified from driving for five years after pleading guilty to a charge of driving under the influence.

Wagga Police are tightening control of illegal, unauthorised raffles in Wagga.

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