Compiled from The Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society
25 YEARS AGO
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Robyn McGraw, "lollipop lady" at the Forest Hill Public School pedestrian crossing fears a child could be killed outside the school unless motorists start to obey traffic rules.
Wagga Golf Club announced a reduced but sound profit of $54,175 for 1993.
Long-time manager of the ANZ bank, South Wagga branch, Noel Bottrell, has retired and been replaced by John Gray.
Underdogs, Kooringal Colts crushed Lake Albert with a convincing 115-run win in the Wagga and District Cricket Association grand final.
Honor Kells has been elected president and Evelyn Gerahty and Nancye White as vice presidents of the Wagga and District Ex-Servicewomen's Association.
The 46-year-old proprietor of the Grandview store was bashed unconscious and robbed at his Turvey Park store.
Cargill Foods general manager, Douglas Eden announced a $20 expansion of their Wagga plant.
John and Maria Egan are pictured in The DA with Flight Lieutenant Kim Peckham attending a cocktail party at Wagga's RAAF Base.
The Red Steer Hotel Motel will feature "The Rebels" motorcycle show and concert.
Life member, Ann Paul, presented the swimming club's award for best club member to president, Tony Fletcher.
The James Morrison jazz quartet performed at the Civic theatre after earlier staging an impromptu concert upon their arrival at Wagga Airport.
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50 YEARS AGO
On the eve of his overseas tour, Mrs P Bosman presented Member for Wagga and Minister for Mines, Mr Wal Fife with an opal tie bar on behalf of the Wagga Lapidary Club.
A 45-year old Wagga man was fined $40 and had his licence suspended for seven days following an accident involving three cars in Kincaid Street.
Edmondson's stores in Gurwood and Bourke Streets have No 7 chickens for $1.15, Kraft Cheddar cheese 8oz for 21 cents and Heinz spaghetti or baked beans 16oz for 13 cents.
Teachers at Wagga Public School have uncovered the school's original foundation stone laid by NSW Chief Justice, Sir Alfred Stephens in 1871.
Foundations have been laid for a new 72-bedroom accommodation block at the Wagga Agricultural College.
Trevor and Monica Burnett have taken over the Wagga Shell Auto Port at 357 Edward Street.
A 16-year-old apprentice fitter at the Forest Hill RAAF Base who allegedly kicked a man unconscious was given a suspended sentence and a $50 two-year good behaviour bond in Wagga Children's court.