Compiled from The Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society
25 YEARS AGO
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Scott Rapmund and Maree Westblade of the 6th Wagga Venturer unit were presented with Scouting's highest honour, the Queen's Scout Award.
The price of unleaded petrol increased to 77.9 cents per litre.
Businessman and sporting identity, Brian Lawrence, has become the fourth president of the Wagga Leagues Club in its 38-year history.
Wagga Bidgee Canoe Club will take over the Wagga bathing beach kiosk and change room areas for the club's activities.
Wagga based Finemore's holdings has taken over Adelong company C J Dean bringing the number of prime movers in Finemore's fleet to about 500.
Country Road's Wagga store has closed.
A Riverina Regional Talent Squad for netball was launched in Wagga.
Wagga police apprehended two juveniles who allegedly absconded from the Juvenile Justice Centre last week.
The third stage of Wagga's Lutheran Primary School was opened.
The Wagga Wagga and District Historical Society has asked council to help find $75,000 for a new building as it is having to reject some additional items due to lack of space.
50 YEARS AGO
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra played at Hoyts Theatre.
Ambulance younger set president presented two new pulse meters to Murrumbidgee Ambulance Board Chairman, Mr M Gissing.
Wagga Swimming Club president, Mr R Tickle and Mayor Ald RJ Harris are pictured in The Daily Advertiser with P Michael, R Read and G Tickle at the club's presentation night.
Mr Reg Kelly, manager of David Jones presented racing commentator Ted Ryder with a black and white Timex Watch for use during his broadcasts of next week's Wagga Cup.
Dr Judith Begent will be the first woman guest speaker at the Riverina Women Graduates Association meeting.
Wagga nurse Miss Cheryl Baikie of the Gregadoo Rural Youth Club has been named Miss Rural Youth of the Riverina.
World famous billiards and snooker player, Horace Lindrum, played an exhibition match at the Commercial Club.
St John's Church of England celebrated its 110th anniversary.
The first Australian car to cross the finish line in the London to Sydney marathon car rally is a Ford Falcon GT now on display at Hillis Ford in Fitzmaurice Street.
Max Belling Realty is selling a main street fish and chip shop with walk in freeze room and comfortable two bedroom flat for $6000 WIWO plus $35 weekly rent.
Miss Jo Lodge celebrated her 18th with Mr Allan Hogan at the Town House.
