Centenary of Wagga Wagga Parade
Two views of the parade and crowds at the "Centenary of Wagga Wagga" Parade, held in 1970. One image shows the Riverina Ballroom Dancing Studio's float at the intersection of Baylis and Morrow Streets; the other is of the RAAF marching at the intersection of Fitzmaurice and Gurwood Streets, exercising their Freedom of the City.
Wagga Wagga and District Historical Society
1970
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Commemorative Service at the Victory Memorial Gardens
A commemorative service (Anzac Day? Remembrance Day?) held at the Victory Memorial Gardens in Wagga Wagga, probably during the 1940s. Men and women in uniform line the footpaths.
Wagga Wagga and District Historical Society
c.1945
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Kangaroo March in camp at Goulburn
88 men left Wagga Wagga on 1 December 1915 in a war recruiting campaign, calling themselves The Kangaroos. The Kangaroo March halted in Goulburn on 23 December 1915.
The marchers were given leave to take the train home to spend Christmas with their families but they were to meet the remaining Kangaroos at Marulan on the 27th.
The military authorities nearly ended the march in Goulburn since they planned to create a new battalion there. However, the marchers continued on after Christmas and reached The Domain in Sydney at about noon on 7 January 1916. After the welcoming ceremonies, they were entrained back to Goulburn for official training.
Wagga Wagga and District Historical Society
January 1916
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Wagga Wagga Drill Hall following fire
The interior of the Wagga Wagga Drill Hall (located on the corner of Gurwood and Beckwith Streets) after having been completely destroyed by fire. The hall had been built in 1899 for the use of 'G' Company.
A few years after the fire, building firm, Hardy and Co, constructed a new Drill Hall on the corner of Docker and Dobbs Streets.
Wagga Wagga and District Historical Society
22 Ocober 1908
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