Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Reports,studies,plans: three reserves of Wagga Wagga

The Wagga Wagga local studies collection contains many different types of reports on local landmarks and areas – three examples here are Willans Hill, Pomigalarna, and Wiradjuri reserves.

These sorts of reports contain useful historical information as well as facts about flora and fauna, and other environmental data, along with maps and statistics.

Pomigalarna Reserve, 1987. Compiled by The Friends of Pomigalarna Committee 


Highlight: Pomigalarna bird list

Willans Hill management plan, 1990. Prepared by the City of Wagga Wagga Parks and Recreation department

   
Highlightmap of original land grants in Willans Hill area


Wiradjuri Reserve, compiled in 1999. Alexandra Dalgliesh, Landscape Architect, for Wagga Wagga City Council

  
Highlight: map of Tin Town circa 1940s


These reports and many more are available in the local studies collection, and you may find some copies for loan within the general library collection. Come in and ask the friendly staff for assistance !