We’ve headed to the archives to bring you the latest in the Observer’s flashback picture gallery series and this week’s edition comes straight to you from early 1982.
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February and March in ‘82 was a happening time for the area.
Here’s a glimpse of what was making news around the MIA:
The SRA announced it would introduce four new XPT trains to the state, including one to replace the Riverina Express to and from Albury.
Local pacer, Seafaring – trained by Bernie Kelly – took out the Junee Cup, driven by top reinsman Alan Harpley.
Darlington Point School celebrated its centenary on the weekend of February 27th and 28th with a street parade, vintage car display, barbecue and official ceremony with tree planting and the burial of a time capsule.
Tenders for the new buildings at Coleambally Central School were called for.
Two Darlington Point men appeared in court to answer charges of stealing a keg from a Griffith club.
Jack Sweeney and Ron Richards caught a whopping 65lb cod near Toganmain Station.
