Historical information
Elaine Mann was married to David Mann, a successful Wodonga businessman and community leader who passed away in Wodonga in June 2012. David was a member of the Mann family who began their business in Wodonga in 1920. Elaine was a teacher in Wodonga for many years and an active member of the community.
Significance
This photo collection is of significance as it documents how the businesses and buildings in Wodonga have evolved and contributed to community throughout the late 20th century.
Physical description
This was Wodonga's second police station, built in 1900. It was built on High Street, next to Bond Street. The Court House can be seen in the background. The building was formerly used as a custom-house or bond store where people paid import duties on goods coming into Victoria from other states, including N.S.W. This is reflected in the street name. The Court House was destroyed by fire in 1964. This police station was in use until a move was made into a new police station in Elgin Street (next to Elgins Hotel) in December 1967.
This area is now part of the newly developed Junction Place Precinct.
References
- Wodonga Historical Society - Wodonga Police Station An article written by Uta Wiltshire describing the old Wodonga Police Station
- The Border Mail, APRIL 22 2015 , "Station sees light of day" An article outlining an excavation of the site by Biosis archaeologist Gary Vines prior to the Junction Place redevelopment.
