Compiled from The Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society
25 Years Ago
The $550,000 hydrotherapy pool at Wagga Base Hospital was officially opened by Member for Wagga, Joe Schipp paying tribute to those responsible for local public donations of $243,000 which made the pool a reality.
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Continued attacks on Aborigines by Alderman Jim Eldridge led to a walkout by half of his fellow aldermen at this week’s monthly council meeting.
Almost 1000 people lined up at Kyeamba Smith Hall to apply for jobs at Wagga’s new Sizzler restaurant.
Trades and Labour Council spokesman, Peter Zaboyak said that the TLC was making another attempt to establish a bulk billing medical centre in Wagga.
Three members of the Rotary Club of Wagga, Peter Walsh, Eric Morton and Clem Skeers were awarded one of Rotary’s highest honours, the Paul Harris Fellowship.
Gordon Braid, joint Managing Director of Wagga Motors presented the Jim Braid Memorial Trophy to Galen Brambley as the most outstanding student in an automotive engineering trade course.
Coles supermarkets at Wagga and Griffith are shifting to 24-hour trading.
Wagga City Council backed away from the establishment of an alcohol-free zone in the main street voting eight to six against a recommendation from its planning and health committee.
Miss Wagga, Kylie Jacobsen and Miss Community Princess, Karen Ingham have returned home after their seven weeks travelling in Europe which included a two-week visit to Wagga’s sister city, Nordlingen.
Member for Wagga Joe Schipp said he was hopeful that funds to begin stage two of the hospital’s redevelopment would be available soon.
50 Years Ago
Wagga Leagues Club has renamed its Spring Street sports ground in honour of Allan Staunton.
Retiring Wagga Lions Club president, Mr Bill Cox said that the club had raised $4000 to sponsor charities and scholarships during the 1967-68 year.
Wagga Rotary Club made special youth leadership awards to David Pike and Margaret McRae at their annual dinner where retiring president, Kevin Kelly handed over to incoming president, Howard Turner.
Ted Doyle, Principal of South Wagga Public School said that the school had abandoned the formal examination system and was experimenting with year-round teacher assessments.
Miss Wagga, Annette McNamara was guest speaker at a ladies’ night organised by the Wagga Rostrum Club at the Town House Motel.
A grade singles champion, Tony Quinlivan and Helen Crozier were among those receiving awards at the Wagga Leagues Club Tennis Club presentation night.
