Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society
25 Years Ago
Traffic accident figures reveal there were 391 accidents in Wagga last year, including five which claimed six lives.
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Wagga City Waratahs rugby union team held a reunion attended by many former players including Beres Ellwood, Mick Millard, Mark Gooden, Lyndon Taylor, Jim Lenehan and Bob Conolly.
Trinity Senior High School teachers called for Bishop William Brennan to be more consultative and open in his handling of the city’s Catholic schools.
General manager Brian Andrews said Wagga City Council has received 14 expressions of interest in construction of the proposed Travers Street bridge.
Mitchell Jones blitzed the field of 33 players competing in the Wagga Country Club’s junior competition with a score of 29 nett.
Turvey Park centre and former captain-coach Glenn Leggett has quashed reports he has signed with the Merimbula-Pambula club.
Wagga Hospital Board treasurer Vince Harvey said that the hospital had balanced its budget for the year, despite facing a $1 million dollar over run at the beginning of the year.
John Cullen, inventor of the Protecta Point power point, won the inventor of the year award on Ray Martin’s Midday Show.
Maurice Myers, one of Wagga’s last links with World War I died at the age of 95.
50 Years Ago
Forest Hill taxi owner, Mr Owen Forrest has declared “war” on Wagga Radio Cabs over taxi arrangements at Wagga Airport and restrictions on his right to operate in Wagga.
Well-known stock and station agent and stud breeder, R H Blake, died suddenly at his Wagga home.
Well known Wagga resident Tilly Kenneally was pictured in the Daily Advertiser celebrating her 87th birthday at the Town House with her son Keen Kenneally.
The Wagga Guide Dogs for the Blind Association has sent $1000 to Association Headquarters this year. A street stall is scheduled for August and a card party for September.
Joy Inglis has been selected to play in the NSW under-18 girls hockey team.
Wagga RSL Club president Stan Sadlier presented a cheque for $500 to Inspector W Hart of Wagga Police and Pat Kain, secretary manager of the Police Boys’ Club.
Ross Jenkins and Sue Alexander were among the 230 guests at the Taxdodgers ball held in Wagga.
M Rava & Co are advertising Philips 7 transistor radios in the Daily Advertiser for only $33, a saving of $16.95.
Tim Robb from the Wagga Leagues Club presented two basketballs to Mrs Stan Lugton, leader of the Fifth Wagga Cub Pack.
