“The Great Fact of Peace”
Back in 2014, we took a peek at the news the people of Wagga had received of the coming war … Continue reading “The Great Fact of Peace”
Tag: Baylis Street
When you think furniture ……
Humble Beginnings The furniture retailing firm of R.G. Nesbitt opened for business in rented premises at 102 Baylis Street Wagga … Continue reading When you think furniture ……
A Change of Pace
We take the car for granted. The majority of Australian families have one, if not two or three cars; for … Continue reading A Change of Pace
Meet Mr Wagga
“In the old days Phineas was Wagga”. So declared the obituary of Phineas Hann following his death in 1919. Hann … Continue reading Meet Mr Wagga
The John Gelme Carriage and Waggon Manufactory
The coach-building and wheelwright business established by John Gelme in Wagga Wagga at the turn of the 20th Century started … Continue reading The John Gelme Carriage and Waggon Manufactory
Exhibition: 145 Minutes in Wagga
February 13, 1954, has long been regarded by many as one of the most important days in Wagga Wagga’s history – the … Continue reading Exhibition: 145 Minutes in Wagga
