Historical information

Miss Olive Codling was a Foundation Member and a Life Member of the Wodonga Historical Society. Many of her prize-winning photos are held in the Society Collection. She also held a range of roles and committee positions in a wide range of Wodonga community organisations. These included the Horticultural Society, the Wodonga Arts Council, the Wodonga Camera Club and the Wodonga Lapidary Club.

Significance

This photo collection is significant as it documents how the businesses and buildings in Wodonga have evolved and contributed to community throughout the 20th century.

Physical description

High Street Wodonga looking north from the railway crossing. Railway crossing lights and fence in the foreground. Businesses include Wodonga Shopping Centre Pty Ltd, Lunn & Fordyce and Manns on the right. The Terminus hotel can be seen on the left. This photo was taken for Heritage Week 1987.