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.

THE WODONGA POWDER MAGAZINE was built by Edward Hope in 1877-78 to the order of the Ministry of Trade and Customs. It was built of brick and contains a brick arched ceiling vault to absorb any explosion The Wodonga Powder Magazine stored explosives for use in deep lead gold mining and public works in the district. The original construction cost £330.05.6. In 1993, at a cost of $27,000, Wodonga City Council employed Anton Iskra to carry out restoration of the Powder Magazine.

Significance

This photo collection is significant as it documents a building which played a significant role in Wodonga and has a local heritage overlay.

Physical description

Black and white images of the ruins of the Wodonga Powder Magazine.