by WallaWestadmin | Feb 26, 2026 | Historical Buildings
On Sunday the 15th of February members of the community joined the committee for the unveiling of 3 historical plaques to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Wagon Shed opening on the 18th of February 2001. The building was constructed using funds from the 125th...
by Karen Wenke | Sep 20, 2025 | Historical Buildings
In 1910, a meeting approved the construction of a Public Hall. Originally intended to be called the School of Arts, the name was changed to the Literary Institute to qualify for a government subsidy. Land was purchased from Mr. E. G. Wenke for £40, and he became one...
by Karen Wenke | Oct 31, 2024 | Historical Buildings
On the 27th of October 2024, a Thanksgiving service was conducted with Pastor John Borchert presiding. Pastor Richard Schwedes, Bishop of the LCA NSW-ACT District, delivered the address, with readings by Pastors Darren Kupke, Rex Mickan, and Robert Bartholomaeus....
by Karen Wenke | Jul 9, 2024 | Historical Buildings
A meeting in 1910 approved the building of a Public Hall. Initially to be called a School of Arts, it was changed to the Literary Institute to qualify for a government subsidy. Land was purchased from Mr. E. G. Wenke for £40. He was also one of the first trustees....
by Karen Wenke | Feb 20, 2024 | Historical Buildings
On Sunday the 18th Of February, members of the Historical Society had lunch at Thistle Cafe to show support for Lorna and to continue the fight to save the historical bakery building, also known as Schirmers Bakery from demolition. The Bakery is one of the oldest...
by Karen Wenke | Oct 15, 2023 | Historical Buildings
On Thursday the 5th of October Zion Lutheran Church at Walla Walla hosted delegates from the Organs Across the Border 43rd Annual Conference. Zion organist and our President Craig Wenke gave a speech on the history of the pipe organ and played a number of Hymns for...
