Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society Inc.

Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society Inc. We are a not for profit cultural organisation which provides its members and the broader community o

Membership of the Wagga Wagga and District Historical Society is open to all those with an interest the local and regional history of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Tom Castro, was a debt-ridden Wagga Butcher who came forward in 1866 claiming to be Roger Charles Doughty Tichborne, hei...
01/09/2026

Tom Castro, was a debt-ridden Wagga Butcher who came forward in 1866 claiming to be Roger Charles Doughty Tichborne, heir to the Tichborne family wealth, in an infamous English legal case.

Wagga Wagga in the Past - 25 and 50 Years ago - from the pages of the Daily Advertiser. CLICK the link to our website fo...
28/08/2026

Wagga Wagga in the Past - 25 and 50 Years ago - from the pages of the Daily Advertiser. CLICK the link to our website for details, more stories, more highlights and more photos. https://www.wwdhs.org.au/blog/

Stonemason chiselling a headstone. (Photo: CSURA Lennon Collection RW1574.675)
25/08/2026

Stonemason chiselling a headstone. (Photo: CSURA Lennon Collection RW1574.675)

Latest exhibition from the MoR, at the Historic Council Chambers - IN GOOD COMPANY - a commemoration of 100 years servic...
24/08/2026

Latest exhibition from the MoR, at the Historic Council Chambers - IN GOOD COMPANY - a commemoration of 100 years service to the community by the Little Company of Mary and Calvary Hospital.
Opens 29th August and runs till 22nd November.
The exhibition brings together historical objects, photographs, archival material and personal stories from Calvary Riverina Hospital's own collection, featuring recorded memories and video interviews.
In Good Company offers a unique opportunity to explore the people, milestones and moments that have shaped one of the Riverina's most significant healthcare institutions.
More info at - https://museumriverina.com.au/whats-on/exhibitions/in-good-company

Upcoming Events - Museum of the Riverina. 19th September at 10am in the Historic Council Chambers.Join in for a morning ...
22/08/2026

Upcoming Events - Museum of the Riverina.

19th September at 10am in the Historic Council Chambers.
Join in for a morning of insight and discussion as three speakers share their unique perspectives on Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, presented as part of the latest MoR exhibition ICE PACT. Learn more at https://museumriverina.com.au/whats-on/workshops-events/panel-discussion-antarctica-and-the-southern-ocean-perspectives-in-art-and-science

27th September at 10am in the Historic Council Chambers.
Join Collections Officer Rebecca Jones from the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney, for a fascinating talk exploring how we commemorate the service and sacrifice of Australians in war, the enduring significance of war memorials, and the vital role museums play in preserving our military history. The talk will also examine the Museum of the Riverina’s nationally significant Kangaroo March Banner and how objects like it act as powerful conduits for commemoration and storytelling.
Learn more at https://museumriverina.com.au/whats-on/workshops-events/guest-lecture-remembering-the-anzacs-war-memorials,-museums-and-the-stories-we-preserve

Open Day - Wagga Wagga Rail Heritage group. 28th September 2026. All welcome. Fingers crossed for a sunny day.
22/08/2026

Open Day - Wagga Wagga Rail Heritage group. 28th September 2026. All welcome. Fingers crossed for a sunny day.

Prince of Wales Hotel at the corner of Fitzmaurice and Kincaid Streets in 1949. The building still stands, minus veranda...
18/08/2026

Prince of Wales Hotel at the corner of Fitzmaurice and Kincaid Streets in 1949. The building still stands, minus verandas and some other alterations, as the Prince of Wales Motel. Photo: CSURA RW66

Riverina Movement Rally. Senator Charles Hardy takes to the stage at the 1931 Great Riverside Rally at Wagga's Riverside...
11/08/2026

Riverina Movement Rally. Senator Charles Hardy takes to the stage at the 1931 Great Riverside Rally at Wagga's Riverside precinct.

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