The image is obviously of an official occasion, most likely the welcoming of some important people (possibly, the man and woman in the centre front) to Wagga but we don’t know who they are or when it was taken.
Tag Archives: Charles Sturt University Regional Archives
Women’s Emergency Signalling Corps (Wagga Wagga)
With Australian Women’s History Women’s month fast approaching we thought this article from Charles Sturt University Regional Archives would be great to post in the lead up.
The trials and tribulations of a rookie archivist – Part 2
This post continues on from “The trials and tribulations of a rookie archivist – Part 1”……….
An introduction to the archival art of disposal furthered my enthusiasm for completing the project…………
The trials and tribulations of a rookie archivist – Part 1
Removing all the files from their boxes led to a tentative “piling” system, with similar or like items distinguished. The folders had a startling array of titles and labelling, and this inspired me to implement multiple “miscellaneous” piles (containing virtually all the files) and tagging potential categories.
Voluntary Aid Detachment in Wagga Wagga
In July 1940, the VAD began work at the AIF Tent Hospital at the Wagga Showground with members attending daily under the supervision of voluntary trained nursing staff and military orderlies…