Compiled from The Daily Advertiser by the Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society
25 YEARS AGO
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Captain Ross Brown of Wagga's Salvation Army said the final total raised in Wagga's Red Shield Appeal this year was expected to be more than $26,000 exceeding last year's total by $6000.
Council is considering an $11.6 million civic centre development to include a new administration building to include a massive library, art gallery and exhibition complex within the current Northside Shopping Centre.
Members of Wagga's Baha'i community are celebrating the faith's 150th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of their Wagga community.
Wagga Asthma suffers are taking part in a pharmacy pilot study to encourage use of their preventative treatments.
Proprietor Geoff Hunt said that a $200,000 upgrade of the Old Wagga Inn is under way.
Wagga ANZ Bank staff held a farewell function to thank Maurice and Joy Kelly of Centauri Security for 20 years of service.
Wes Russell, principal of L J Hooker, Wagga won a swag of awards at a recent presentation ceremony including "Top Office".
Tony Balding is the incoming President of South Wagga Apex.
Richard Fitzpatrick was elected as chairman of a steering committee to work towards the establishment of an Abbeyfield house in Wagga.
Balmain rugby league player, Paul Sironen, presented an autographed football guernsey, for use as a fundraising raffle prize, to Nancye Piercy and Paul Curtis from Wagga Base Hospital.
Don Tuckwell Audio is selling a Sanyo big screen 59cm television with remote control for $995.
50 YEARS AGO
General Manager of Ansett Airlines, Captain S Middlemiss, said Wagga would be served by the new Fokker Friendship F28 jet planes, reducing flight times to 43 minutes.
Second Wagga Scouts held a successful bottle drive with Graham Shepherd, nine, and Chris Warren, 15, pictured helping in The Daily Advertiser.
Wagga High School defeated Tumut in the final minutes of play of the University Shield game.
Bill and Boyd are performing with Col Forrell's Show Band at the Wagga Leagues Club.
Marlene Atcheson and the Townsmen with Larry Bauer are playing on Saturday at the RSL Club.
Three songs with a Wagga theme have now been received by Wagga City Council as preparations continue for next year's 100th anniversary of local government.
Wagga general merchant, W G Huthwaite Holdings Ltd is listing this week on the Sydney Stock Exchange.
Moran and Cato are selling 4oz PMU baked beans or spaghetti for four cents and 12oz Big Sister plum pudding for 26 cents.