Compiled from the Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society
25 Years Ago
Leagues club secretary manager Arthur Summons said increases in poker machine revenue would see a significant increase in the club’s 1992-93 profit.
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Club president Joan Heath said vandals had badly damaged the Dorrie Hutchinson Green at the Wagga Women’s Bowling Club in Shaw Street.
Wagga City Council agreed to produce 500 tapes of the song One Foot in the Bidgee written and sung by Wagga musician Grant Luhrs.
At a meeting of 500 parents, Bishop William Brennan hit back at criticism of a lack of consultation regarding major changes to Catholic secondary education.
Kevin Wales was narrowly elected as president of the Wagga and District Cricket Association with a 9-8 vote against Alan Johnston who was elected as vice president.
2WG general manager Graham Cross announced that 2WG and Wagga City Council had launched a Tourist Radio service on FM 87.6.
Prices for lambs again topped the scales at Wagga’s weekly sheep sales at $68, beating last week’s record.
A field of 272 golfers competed in the state-wide four-person ambrose qualifying round at Wagga.
50 Years Ago
Mr J F Bingham announced his retirement as director of education in the Riverina after 14 years and a career in teaching dating back to 1925.
The third and final Scott Shield match between Wagga High and Christian Brothers High ended in a 17-all draw with Christian Brothers announced the overall winners.
Inspector Hart and traffic supervisor Sgt L G Robinson said police would clamp down on motorists making undue noise after functions, particularly weddings.
Kooringal Public sports master, Geoff Amos presented the Gary Taylor Memorial trophy to Donald Power as the best soccer club member.
Stan Blakemore shot a perfect end from 60 yards in an American shoot at the archery club competition.
The Grand Garage was advertising the Toyota Crown 2000 as a big 6-seater luxury car with small car economy.
Jack Skeers is pictured in the Daily Advertiser presenting the traditional key to his daughter Anne who was celebrating her 21st birthday at the Masonic Hall.
Det. Sgt. L Lundie head of Wagga CIB said police were investigating the burglary of five offices in the city.
More than 200 boys attended the Tim Robb Riverina Australian Rules clinic at Gissing Oval.
The RAAF Sergeants Mess presented $650 to the Kurrajong School for Retarded Children.
