Principal of Mount Austin High School welcomed new staff members including Sharon Lewis, Kate Killalea, Di Johnston, Dianne McGuire, Tony Boatman, Puong Nguyen and John Lynch.

Gary Deaner was congratulated on 15 years of accident-free driving by Finemore’s managing director, Ron Finemore.

Wagga Croquet Club won the Wendy Davidson Trophy with Edna Hazelewood and Jo Stein successful winners.

Two 16-year-old youths were arrested by police for the attempted armed robbery of Wagga Cellars in Lake Albert Road.

Wagga and District defeated Temora by one run in the Stribley Shield.

Council approved a budget of $50,000 for a new convention guide promoting Wagga as a conference host city.

Geoff Hubbard is opening the first Forty Winks store in NSW in the Huthwaite Centre.

Gladys and Bill Seberry are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

A large crowd of more than 4000 attended the Ansett Travel Fair in Wagga.

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The Riverina’s protracted heatwave was “washed away” by torrential rains.

Wagga Apex Club president, Bill Abigail said that the Club’s swimming and raft races across Lake Albert would return this year after a two-year lapse.

David Jones, Edmondson’s, Coles and the Australian Arcade are jointly constructing a car park for 1000 cars with entrances off Gurwood, Trail and Johnston streets.

Dux of Trinity High School, Peter Donohue who is studying medicine at the University of NSW was awarded the Christian Brothers Old Boys Association award by the Associations president, Mr Tom Berrigan.

A stop work meeting of about 40 part-time taxi drivers agreed to form as association to discuss grievances with Wagga Radio Cabs.

Wagga Leagues Club has paid $2000 to bring famous American singer, Billy Daniels and his four-man backing group to Wagga.