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.

Wodonga Shire was created in 1876 when the colonial government agreed to ratepayers' petitions to have their part of the local government district severed from the Yackandandah Shire to form a new municipality. After meeting for 14 years in rented premises, in the Prince of Wales Hall, Wodonga Council built its first Shire Hall on the corner of High and Elgin Streets in 1890. The date on the facade of the building represents the date of the formation of the Shire.

Significance

This image is significant as it documents an important building and era in the development of local government in Wodonga.

Physical description

Wodonga Shire office at corner of High street and Melbourne Road Built 1876 demolished 1971 . Now the location of Woolworths shopping complex. Also incorporated the Melba Theatre

Inscriptions & markings

On facade of building: " A.D. 1876"