Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society
25 Years Ago
Lamb prices are continuing to soar reaching what is believed to be an Australian record of $65 at this week’s weekly sale.
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Chamber of Commerce president, Peter McKinnon strongly objected to a suggestion that Wagga City Council operate a service station to compete with existing small business operators and drive down Wagga’s petrol prices.
A major water quality survey at Lake Albert concluded that water skiing, swimming and other recreation at the Lake is under threat from toxic algal blooms.
Land Management Officer, Greg Bugden said that Wagga is facing an environmental crisis with rising water tables and salination destroying large tracts of land in Turvey Park and Ashmont.
Several hundred people attended the funeral of well known sporting identity Phil Gehrig.
Wagga’s Western Airlines has collapsed through debt with Link airline taking over its routes and honouring tickets bought through Western.
Wagga’s Mayor, Pat Brassil launched a public appeal to purchase a Tyson Turbine, a local invention for use as a water pump in a third world.
Two cleaners and Geoff Lawler, a representative of the Miscellaneous Workers Union were told “there’s the door, piss off” when they went to meet Member for Wagga, Joe Schipp.
50 Years Ago
The Police Crime Prevention Service demonstrated a closed-circuit TV system to Wagga detectives describing it as a new mechanical crime prevention device which has virtually wiped out shoplifting in trials to date.
Richard Heydon Blake, well known stock and station agent, cattle and sheep breeder who founded R H Blake and Co in 1944 has died.
A preliminary plan, prepared by Town Planner, Sel Rawlings for initial development of 40 acres for Wagga’s lawn cemetery and crematorium was accepted by Wagga City Council.
Wagga City Council has agreed to fluoridate Wagga’s water supply following a lengthy submission made by Wagga Apex Club who said its membership was representative of young parents.
Wagga District Employment Officer, Mr R L Condon said the number of people registered for unemployment benefits was falling with 58 males and 93 females registered as unemployed.
More than $400 was raised for The Haven, old peoples home by Wagga Teachers College students and their annual scooterthon.
G&G Discount centres are selling two 4oz cans of spaghetti or baked beans for nine cents, 14oz cans of Milo for 40 cents and two cakes of Cashmere Bouquet soap for 23 cents.