More than 8000 people watched while almost 1000 people participated in this year’s Anzac March with 94-year-old Ted Drake the only Australian World War One veteran able to attend Anzac Day ceremonies this week.

Despite stating earlier that he would stand down as president of the Wagga branch of the Liberal Party, Greg Nichols was returned unopposed at the branch’s annual general meeting.

A man armed with a high-powered rifle held police at bay for five hours during a dramatic siege

Wagga City Council’s chief health surveyor who oversaw construction of the Gregadoo Tip and introduction of one of the best recycling programs in the state is to resign after just two years in the position.

The second stage of construction at Wagga’s Christian College was dedicated by founding students, now in year 10, Jamie Way, Johanna Graham and John Patton.

State President of the Pharmacy Guild, John Bronger was in Wagga meeting with local pharmacists and president of the Wagga Pharmacists Association, John Mueller.

Leading Riverina football strapper, George Dohl died after complications from a series of operations in Sydney.

Wagga City Council decided by just one vote against the declaration of the city as a pornography-free zone.

50 YEARS AGO

The computer’s role in modern accountancy was the theme of a seminar attended by 70 accountants at the Wagga Riverine Club.

A Riverina branch of the Australian Railways Historical Society was formed after members of the society attended an all-day train trip to Tumbarumba.

Wagga’s Mr R Hann and Mr P Campbell are among only twelve NSW posties to be issued with new motor scooters for mail deliveries.

Takings from the annual Mt Erin fete totalled more than $6000 which will aid the school’s building fund.

RAAF helicopter training has been switched from Canberra to Forest Hill with instructors and trainee pilots based in Canberra flying four Iroquois helicopters each day to Forest Hill.

Mr T H Jenkins a director of T H Jenkins Timber, Joinery and Builders’ Supplies has died at the age of 82 years, survived by four sons and one brother.

Ald E Geoghegan presented trophies to Cheryl McCallum and Tom Gruszka at the Wagga Swimming Clubs’ presentation evening.

Wagga’s Deputy Mayor, Ald W P Brennan has called on the public to support a special appeal for Gumleigh Boys’ Home.

Wagga City Council has asked the Wagga City Golf Club to formally apply for permission to develop the North Wagga flats as a golf course.