Spiral boundnon-fictionStories about Wodonga History as told by Frank Boyes (aged 80 years). This booklet is subtitled "Memories of my first 30 years (until 1936)"history wodonga, frank boyes

An A4 size spiral bound publication including articles and black and white images. The covers are light card and have been laminated.This publication was produced to document 125 years of local government in Wodonga, Victoria. It contains transcripts of presentations given by prominent residents of Wodonga. The sections included are: Wodonga 1876 - 1910 by Cr. John Watson, Wodonga 1910 - 1940 by A. G. (Bill) Richardson, Wodonga 1940 - 1970 by John Drummond and Wodonga 1970 - 2001 by Howard Jones.wodonga local government, wodonga victoria

non-fiction A history of the Wodonga Turf Club produced and presented to the community in 2003. The first race meetings took place in Wodonga as early as 1859, when there was an annual three-day race meeting known as the Belvoir annual races. More regular racing in Wodonga dates back to 1870. The first formal race club, the Wodonga Racing Club, was founded in 1873. In 1901 it was renamed as the Wodonga Federal Racing Club. In May 1901, the Wodonga Amateur Turf Club was formed. Also in 1901, on 3rd July, another body, the Wodonga Citizens’ Race Club was formed with a view to satisfying a demand for winter racing. At a meeting at the Wodonga Council Chambers in October 1901, it was decided, seemingly by an unanimous vote, that the three Wodonga race clubs then in existence would amalgamate to form the Wodonga Turf Club. This publication documents key events and personalities involved in the development of racing in Wodonga since that time until 2003.horse racing wodonga, wodonga turf club, country horse racing victoria

A spiral bound volume presenting articles and information and timelines documenting the history of the Saleyards in Wodonga.This booklet is based on information from the Wodonga & Towong Sentinel newspaper leading up to the construction and opening of the Wodonga Municipal Saleyards in Elgin Street, Wodonga. It then documents key developments until the closure of the yards in 1980. Information on the closing of the yards, the buying and construction of new cattle yards at Bandiana from 1980 -1985 is also included. wodonga municipal saleyards, saleyards bandiana, saleyards elgin street wodonga

An A4 size spiral bound publication including articles and black and white images. The covers are light card and have been laminated. This booklet documents the history of Golfing in Wodonga through the transcripts of presentations given at an evening conducted by Wodonga Historical Society on 17 November 2009. Through a range of speakers and newspaper articles the history of golfing is traced from ite first documentation in 1929. It includes the first golf course which was around the racecourse until World War and then a temporary replacement opposite the Halfway Hotel on the Lincoln Causeway. This was followed by a nine hole golf course near Sumsion Gardens, Wodonga before finally being relocated to its present site in West Wodonga.golfing wodonga, history of wodonga golf, wodonga sport and leisure

non-fictionThis railway story concerns just one of the many branch lines that snaked across the landscape of Victoria. This book concentrates on the Wodonga - Tallangatta - Cudgewa line, a railway that took 32 years to complete from starting point to eventual terminus. The first section of the Wodonga to Tallangatta line opened in 1889 and was further extended in 1891. It was a vital community link until the passenger service closed in September 1961. The last regular goods train on the line ran on 21st April 1978. The north- east train line to Wodonga remained a significant factor in the development of Wodonga as a rural city in the 20th century.railroads -- victoria, northeastern victoria, tallangatta, wodonga railways, cudgewa railroad

non-fictionA history of the Wodonga Albury Camera Club from its inception in the 1950s. Produced to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the club in 2013camera club, wodonga albury, clubs wodonga, photography

An A4 size spiral bound publication including articles and black and white images. The covers are light card and have been laminated. An evening was held at the Wodonga Football Club Rooms on 7 October 2002 to celebrate the history of the Wodonga Football Club. This is a transcript of the proceedings and speakers for the night together with some additional information. Transcribed by Jean Whitla and digitised by Uta Wiltshire.wodonga football club, wodonga sport

A small buff coloured booklet of 16 pages. The text is printed in red print and bears the coat of arms of the Australian branch of the Huon and De Kerilleau family.non-fictionThis booklet is an imprint of written by Bernie Gibney on behalf of the Wodonga Branch of the North Eastern Historical Society to commemorate the Cook Bicentenary. It tells the story of the early years of European settlement of the Wodonga area. It focuses on exploration and settlement from the arrival of Hume and Hovell in 1824 and outlines the different families who took up squatting runs in the district.wodonga history, early settlement wodonga, huon family, de kerilleau

ill, maps, p.104.non-fictionA short history of the Victorian Railway's branch line from Wodonga to Cudgewa in Victoria.railroad construction - victoria - history, railroads - victoria - cudgewa - history

non-fictionThis is a sequel to Albury Wodonga The Chosen city: The first Ninety Years. It traces developments in the region up to the development of the Albury Wodonga Corporation in 1972.new south wales. albury-wodonga, albury wodonga history, albury wodonga to 1972, albury history, wodonga history

non-fictionA brief history of the development of the Albury Wodonga area up to 1902.new south wales. albury-wodonga, albury wodonga history to 1902, albury history, wodonga history

An A4 size spiral bound publication including articles and black and white images. The covers are light card and have been laminated.One of a series of publications of Memories of Old Wodonga compiled for Wodonga Historical Society from Government records and reports, newspapers, the recollections of people and the Society's archives. Compiled by Jean Whitla OAM and Uta Wiltshire and digitized by Uta Wiltshire. Both of these contributors are life members of Wodonga & District Historical Society.wodonga history, wodonga memories, wodonga recollections

non-fictionThis booklet is about Wodonga, a fast growing town 190 miles from Melbourne in Victoria's northeast corner. In these pages may be found a few stories of the town's early history - it dates back to 1835 - and the history of its public bodies, churches and sports clubs.wodonga history, wodonga 1951, wodonga stories

The typewriter was owned by John Stephens, a grocer at the J. Mann & Sons General Store in Wodonga from 1971. John purchased the typewriter in the 1940s. He died in 1990. The maker of the machine, Royal Typewriter Company Inc. was founded in New York City in 1904 by Edward B. Hess and Lewis C. Myers. The company was purchased by Italian typewriter and computer manufacturer Olivetti in 1986. John Stephens typewriter forms part of a collection of objects from the J. Mann & Sons General Store held by the Wodonga Historical Society, and reflects the social history of the city. Black metal typewriter in black leather caseMaker logo "ROYAL" embossed on the face of the typewriter above the keys in silver, and on the back of the machine under paper tray. Serial number engraved on the back left inner corner of the typewriter reads J37338typewriter, social history, wodonga, commerce, mann, j. mann & sons

The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including social history and medical history. A Figsen brand laxative tin manufactured by Sydney company Nyal. The tin is white, orange and black with type face on lid. Text on face of tin reading: "TRADE MARK NYAL REGISTERED/FIGSEN/THE GENTLE LAXATIVE/for/CONSTIPATION/NYAL COMPANY SYDNEY"medicine, medication, medical history, wodonga, haeusler collection, haeusler

The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This tobacco is one of the many objects in the Haeusler Collection that provides insight into life in early to mid-twentieth century Wodonga, and Australia more broadly. Smoking in the first half of the twentieth century was incredibly common in Australia and other western countries. In 1945, more than three out of every four men and one in every four women were regular smokers. While rates of smoking decreased over the next two decades due to observations and research regarding the links between smoking and illness, an increase in tobacco use was documented after the advent of television as people were bombarded with advertisements for cigarettes.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. Lump of tobacco with Havelock Tobacco makers mark on tin insert, with manufacture details on paper"HAVELOCK/TOBACCO" and "J D & (unintelligible) WILLS (AUST.) LTD./Made in Australia/D10114".tobacco, smoking, social history, wodonga, haeusler, haeusler collection

The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass lantern slide negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. These rubber pipes were used for enemas, and provide potential for interpretation in the areas of social history and medical history. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history, and women’s history. A black box for hard rubber pipe syringes, manufactured by The Global Syringe. On lid of box: "THE GLOBAL SYRINGE/NUMBER FOUR/HARD RUBBER PIPES"syringe, rubber pipes, medical, medicine, medical history, wodonga, haeusler, haeusler collection

This seal was used for official police and court documents by the Belvoir Police Office.The initial land survey for the city now known as Wodonga was first undertaken in 1852 by Thomas Wedge - Assistant Surveyor. The new township was called "Belvoir" and was proclaimed by that name in 1852 and again in 1861. The first sale of land in Belvoir was held at Wangaratta on April 28, 1854, when all the allotments surveyed by Thomas Wedge (excepting those set apart for reserves, government and public areas) were offered at auction. Following representations by the Postmaster General on June 23, 1869, the Governor in Council, on July 12, 1869, approved of its Aboriginal name "Wodonga" being restored. The seal was found at the Yackandandah Courthouse by the Circuit Judge, the late Mr. Jim Humphrey. As the Wodonga Historical Society was in recess at that time, the seal was held in trust by the North-East Historical Society in Wangaratta. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society in 1987.This item was the official seal of the Belvoir Police office from the beginning of the European settlement of the modern day city of Wodonga, then know as Belvoir. It is one of the earliest relics of that period of history, until its name was changed in 1869.Wood and metal seal bearing the official emblem of the Police Office Belvoir. It would have been used to apply a wax seal to official documents. The seal is mounted in a timber and glass case so that the imprint of the seal can be seen reflected in a mirror mounted in the base of the box.Around the edges of the seal "POLICE OFFICE / BELVOIR"belvoir police, official seal, history wodonga

In the late 1960s the area in Wodonga between Hovell and Havelock Streets was zoned for civic purposes. By 1969 Melbourne architect Bruce Marshall had designed the civic centre which included a library, theatre and senior citizens' rooms. The main hall had a seating capacity of 1,000 people but could be divided by a sliding door. into smaller areas. It also included meeting rooms and kitchen facilities. The Civic Centre was officially opened by the Honorable Sir Henry Bolte, K.C.M.P., M.P., Premier of Victoria who was accompanied by the Honorable R. J. Hamer E.D., Minister for Local Government. The Shire President was Cr. James A. Terrill, J.P. In 1973, the Council engaged Bruce Marshall to design new offices beside the Civic Centre. Jennings Industries were contracted to complete the offices. The Governor, Sir Henry Winneke, laid the foundation stone of the new offices on 10 March 1976. The Civic Centre was demolished in 2011 to make may for a new $10 million community and entertainment centre which opened in August 2012.This image records an important stage in the development of local government and civic buildings in Wodonga, Victoria.A large framed image of Wodonga Civic Centre after it was upgraded in 1981wodonga history, wodonga civic centre, wodonga civic and government buildings

In the late 1960s the area in Wodonga between Hovell and Havelock Streets was zoned for civic purposes. By 1969 Melbourne architect Bruce Marshall had designed the civic centre which included a library, theatre and senior citizens' rooms. The main hall had a seating capacity of 1,000 people but could be divided by a sliding door. into smaller areas. It also included meeting rooms and kitchen facilities. The Civic Centre was officially opened by the Honorable Sir Henry Bolte, K.C.M.P., M.P., Premier of Victoria who was accompanied by the Honorable R. J. Hamer E.D., Minister for Local Government. The Shire President was Cr. James A. Terrill, J.P.This image records an important stage in the development of local government and civic buildings in Wodonga, Victoria.A black and white image of the Wodonga Civic Centre in a wooden frame.wodonga civic centre, wodonga history, wodonga local government

An A4 size spiral bound publication including articles and black and white images. The covers are light card and have been laminated.One in a series of collections compiled by Jean Whitla O.A.M.,, Uta Wiltshire and Doreen Bassett and digitised by Doreen Bassett. These people are all life members of the Wodonga & District Historical Society. Included in this collection are a series of articles from Government records and reports, newspapers, the recollections of people and the Society's archives which reflect on key events in the history and people of Wodonga who have contributed to make it a thriving city. wodonga history, wodonga memories

In 1994 the Rural City of Wodonga celebrated 21 years of city status. The council of that time commissioned Howard Jones to produce an historical record of the city’s first 25 years. This was to cover not only the municipal affairs from 1973 to 1998, but a range of activities across this vibrant, growing community. As a journalist in Wodonga, Howard Jones had closely observed history in the making, including the local government reforms that created a larger city by 1994. Wodonga is now a splendid city with a diverse industrial, commercial and military base, and excellent educational, health and recreational facilities. The book illustrates that these were achieved only by the vision, careful planning and determination of those involved.history wodonga, wodonga victoria, rural city of wodonga

non-fictionThis book tells of the many changes, the people and their stories in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. It is a major revision of "Wodonga - a Jubilee History" published in 1998.wodonga, history, wodonga victoria

non-fictionAmazing People of the Border, features 40 stories of local identities based on interviews between 1985 and 2013local identities, albury-wodonga regions, history albury, history wodonga, biography

non-fictionWodonga in the State of Victoria was in 1973 Australia's largest rural city and in the 1880s and 1890s was the Australian colonies' largest cattle selling centre. This history of Wodonga is illustrated with black and white photographic illustrations.history wodonga, wodonga victoria

non-fictionA thoroughly researched book on the history of cricket in Albury from the first organised game of cricket played in Albury in February 1859. It features many great names of cricket with details of some of the games in which they participated. The book includes many interesting anecdotes about the life and times of the region.albury border cricket association, cricket history albury nsw, cricket history wodonga victoria, country cricket

The Wodonga Fire Brigade was founded in 1893 from a need to protect life and property in what was a small town straddling the Melbourne-Sydney railway line. This book traces the first 100 years of its development and service to the community.history wodonga urban fire brigade, cfa wodonga

An A4 size spiral bound publication including articles and black and white images. The covers are light card and have been laminated. One in a series of collections compiled by Jean Whitla O.A.M. and digitised by Uta Wiltshire. Both are life members of the Wodonga & District Historical Society. Included in this collection are a series of articles, interview transcripts and documents which reflect on key events in the history and people of Wodonga who have contributed to make it a thriving city, This volume was originally produced as 3 separate publications.wodonga history, wodonga historical society, wodonga memories

An A4 size spiral bound publication including articles and black and white images. The covers are light card and have been laminated.One in a series of collections compiled by Jean Whitla O.A.M. and digitised by Uta Wiltshire. Both are life members of the Wodonga & District Historical Society. Included in this collection are a series of articles from Government records and reports, newspapers, the recollections of people and the Society's archives which reflect on key events in the history and people of Wodonga who have contributed to make it a thriving city. history wodonga, memories of wodonga, wodonga recollections