Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society Inc.

02/06/2026

Leavers Hotel in North Wagga (now the Palm and Pawn Hotel) during a flood in the early 1950s. Seven people are stranded on the lower roof. (Photo: Sherry Morris)

29/05/2026

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/

26/05/2026

The King Butchery on the northern side of Gurwood Street during a 1925 flood. The building next door later became Sam Scollo’s Leeton Fruit Exchange. (Photo: Gissing Family)

19/05/2026

Ice delivered by “Ice Men” was in High demand prior to the commercial refrigeration plants used today. (Photo: CSURA RW1574.675)

17/05/2026

Congratulations to the owners of the Coolamon Hotel and GPG Architecture who have just won the President's Prize in the National Trust [NSW] 2026 Heritage Awards - for the restoration of this beautiful old building. Just wish they would fix the opening date - it was 1883 not 1880.
This was the 2nd major prize, with the project having already won the MBA Riverina Murray Region 2026 Excellence In Building Awards in the following categories: Restoration of an Historic Building; Outdoor Landscaping; and Interior and Shop Front.

16/05/2026

I've booked my spot for Friday's event.

The story started in Wagga Wagga and made headlines around the world. It involved a butcher, a baronetcy — perhaps a few lies along the way — and a trial that went on for years.

We're going deep on the Tichborne Claimant story this June and we'd love you to join us.

Family History Holidays is hosting its first Hands-on-History Experiences event in Wagga Wagga on 12-13 June 2026, featuring guest family historian Brad Argent.

There are two ways to be part of it:

📆 Friday 12 June: The Workshop.
A half-day session at the Museum of the Riverina for local heritage groups and history lovers. From $30.

📆 Saturday 13 June: The Discovery Day.
A full private day of curated experiences, local experts and good food. Includes two nights’ accommodation at The Houston. $500 per person (twin share).

No Wagga connection? No problem. Curiosity is the only requirement.

Find out more + book now: https://www.familyhistoryholidays.com.au/hands-on-history-experiences-events

12/05/2026

Hunter Bros in Fitzmaurice Street in the 1920s. (Photo: Sherry Morris)