Turning the pages of Wagga's past | In the Past, December 11

Saturday, December 11

St Michael's Regional High School principal, Peter Dewhirst, said that a "cultural malaise" among schoolboys was resulting in low self-esteem and a tendency to regard physical violence as a valid way of resolving disputes.

Former citizen of the year and long-time staunch supporter of Wagga Base Hospital, Vince Harvey died after a short illness.

Wagga City Council have given the proprietors of Eileen's Gone Potty, Eileen and David Wealand, 30 days to remove "Granny" - a life size doll which graces the footpath outside their store in Docker Street.

There are 400 international students from about 30 countries studying at Charles Sturt University's Wagga Wagga campus and Mayor Peter Dale has launched a program to encourage them to take home positive memories of Wagga and the university.

Emma Elphick, Kristen Sheather, Sarah Sims, Mae-Wha Bodel and Samantha Ferres were among those attending the Kooringal High School Year 10 formal dinner at the RSL Club.

Outspoken Wagga City councillor Jim Eldridge made a public apology to Mayor Peter Dale after advice from his legal advisors.

Charles Sturt lecturer Dr Wendy Bowles has won the prestigious Vice Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence.

Councillor Dennis Blackett and council director of community services John Craig presented a donation of $750 to the Ashmont Public School breakfast program on behalf of Wagga City Council.

Junee farmer Senator Bill Heffernan called for a merger of Liberal and National parties in his maiden speech to the parliament.

Joanne Millanta, Cain Belling, Jessica Tilper, Scott Post, Karrine Browne and Luke Bowen were among those attending the Wagga Technology High formal at the Wagga Leagues Club.

Clerk of the Local Court Sev Hill said renovations at Wagga Court House, costing more than half a million dollars, are mainly to tighten up court security.

Wagga airport's control tower ceased functioning after 10 years.

Organiser Barbara Oakman said that Wagga Greyhound Club is conducting a "Stars of the Past" meeting with 10 nominated dogs having a race named after them.

Mr and Mrs Ray Wall, of 137 Gurwood Street, have decorated their house for Christmas and are raising funds for Waratah Industries and Kurrajong School.

Barney Greenway, manager of Huthwaite's and committeeman on the Country Division of the NSW Retail Traders Association, spoke out against night shopping, describing it as a "losing proposition".

Wagga Teachers College staff walked through the Wagga college gates for the last time to signify the closing of the college as a teacher's college.

Colin McMillan has taken over from Robert Currie as bandmaster of the Wagga Salvation Army Band.

Lakners Hair Fashion Studio are advertising "Mayfair" Shortie Synthetic Wigs for $9.50.

Wagga Rugby League is celebrating its 50th Anniversary.

In a crackdown on shoplifting, Det Sgt L Lundie urged businessmen to hand over to police any shop stealers they apprehended.

At the Wagga Rostrum Club half-yearly committee changeover, outgoing president Mr J Kuiper handed over to incoming president, Dr R Crago.

Rockman's are advertising "saucy" nighties priced from $3.95 as Christmas stocking fillers.

Charles Anderson from the Wagga Gliding Club set an unofficial club altitude record soaring to 10,100 feet.

Ann Milne, Helen Scott, Lucy Kennedy, Penny Braines, Jeanette Fernance, Mrs Holmes and Carolyn Cook were among those attending a reunion of the Sea Rangers held at the Commercial Club.

Unemployment rose by 1200 in the Riverina during November, with more than 3000 now unemployed, including 1100 in the Wagga district.