Compiled from The Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society
25 YEARS AGO
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Wagga's Community Consultative Committee was told that 285 crimes were committed in the Wagga Police patrol during April compared to 193 in March.
Leading figure in the country NSW newspaper industry and former group general manager of The Daily Advertiser, John Jackson has died in Wagga at the age of 65.
A large crowd of more than 100 people attended the auction by Peter Davies Real Estate of a Federation style home at 66 The Esplanade which sold for $132,000.
"Rivcoll Drama" established by Colin Anderson in 1972 has now become the "University Theatre Ensemble".
Wagga's Test cricketing hero Michael Slater led the launch of Heart Week at Wagga Base Hospital.
John Davidson and Clarrie Inglis were victorious pairs winners in the Wagga and District Bowling Association State event held at South Wagga Bowling Club.
The death has occurred in Sydney of former Wagga radio personality Noel Battye.
Elsie Rosler celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends.
Opening batsman, Steve Stapleton and right arm paceman Trevor Howard won the major prizes at Lake Albert Cricket Clubs presentations.
50 YEARS AGO
Daisy's All-Night-Café, owned in partnership by Mrs Daisy Nicholls and her husband Peter, has opened in Dobney Avenue.
Tourist Officer Mrs E Heard revealed that more than 1700 tourists had used the Wagga Visitors Centre so far this year.
Millionaire Frank Duval won his third successive Wagga Gold Cup this year with "Chanel".
Jockey George Moore's mount "Dawn's Pride" which started as an equal favourite with "Benakin" was a disappointing fourth in the Cup.
More than 700 people attended the annual Catholic Debutante Ball at the Kyeamba Smith Hall with Bishop F P Carroll receiving 49 debutantes.
Mr Doug Simpson and his wife Mrs May Simpson were both awarded life membership of the Wagga Amateur Swimming and Life Saving Club.
Turvey Park Rugby League Club won the Maher Cup from West Wyalong.
Ashton's Circus with the big Tommy Hanlon is in town with concession vouchers available from David Jones.
Large 24 oz packets of Weet-Bix are 26 cents and Edgell Tomato Soup 16oz are 12 cents each at G&G Discount Centres.
Wagga school boys Kerry Gallagher, Ross Wilson, Warren Sheather and Paul Hewson have been selected to play in the NSW State ANF Carnival in Newcastle.