Minister for Trade and Overseas Development, John Kerin, toured the Riverina electorate in support of ALP election candidate, Pat Brassil.

St Paul’s Anglican church Rector Reverend Bob James was farewelled at a function in the Church Hall attended by chairman of the parish council, Dr Peter Keith and 150 parishioners.

Professor Richard Johnstone has been appointed principal of the Wagga Campus of Charles Sturt University.

Kooringal High took out the interschool sports finals in both cricket and softball.

A recent fatal accident at the intersection of Docker and Edward streets has led to Ron Russell of the Ratepayers and Citizens Association calling for action before somebody else is killed.

A special healthy breakfast was provided for the launch of Wagga’s Walk to Work program at the Victory Memorial Gardens.

More than 200 jobs could be created in Wagga if current industrial enquiries to Wagga City Council proceed said council’s industrial promotions officer, Chris Schmid.

CSU Agriculture student, Tracey Schirmer has won the $6,000 Wollundry Rotary scholarship.

Council approved plans by owner, David Nimmo, to develop the old Mintys building in Trail Street.

South Wagga Rotary Club’s 12th annual Antique Fair was held at the Kyeamba Smith Hall.

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The Murrumbidgee River has dropped to below one foot in places and secretary of the Wagga Flood Warning Association, Mr Dick Gorman said it was difficult to predict whether the river would fall further.

Mr and Mrs Tony Easdown celebrated their wedding anniversary, dining at the Town House Motel on Saturday night.

Edmondson’s is advertising ladies Hickory Bras from $2.95.

Wagga High School easily defeated Griffith High School in their annual cricket match with Wagga’s Peter McMannus taking 5 for 19 in the first innings.

Miss NSW, Janet Hayes accompanied by her chaperone is visiting Wagga as part of her country tour.

Mr Raymond Baden Hall who was secretary of the Wagga Branch of the Far West Children’s Health Scheme for more than thirty years and a foundation member of Wagga Apex has died.

Mrs K F Gray has succeeded Mrs J Swain as president of St Michael’s Regional High School’s Women’s Auxiliary.

Almost 400 members of Lions Club’s from throughout NSW are attending the first annual convention of District 201E hosted by Wagga Lions Club.

David Jones is selling 16oz cans of sliced beetroot for 11 cents and 4 oz cans of PMU Spaghetti for 5c each.