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- History
- The first known settlement of Wodonga was in 1835 when pastoralists established an outstation in the area now known as Bonegilla. The following year "Wodonga Station" covering some 41,000 acres, was settled on the south side of Wodonga Creek by the Huon family whose origins were French. The area grew rapidly with many squatter runs being established and the discovery of gold in the district in 1850.
In 1851 the separate colonies of New South Wales and Victoria were defined with the Murray River becoming the border. Hence Wodonga became part of the new colony of Victoria. By 1869 the population had grown to 500 and the first Police Station and Court House were erected.
The Rail line from Melbourne reached Wodonga in 1873 and in 1876 the Shire of Wodonga, covering an area of 90 square miles, was gazetted and the first Council elected.
- In 1943 the Military started its long association with Wodonga when 1 Base Ordinance Depot transferred from Melboune. One of the earliest residents of Bonegilla was the 2/23 Battalion (more commonly known as the "Rats of Tobruk'). Following WW2 Bonegilla became the home for many displaced persons, escaping the refugee camps of war torn Europe many residents staying in the area after their "acclimatization" term had ended.
Wodonga was officially declared Australia's "First Rural City" on 30th March 1973.
- Geography
- Located close to the south bank of the Murray River the city is surrounded by beautiful hills and rich agricultural lands of North East Victoria.
- Commerce
- Wodonga boasts one of Australia's busiest cattle and sheep saleyards with many thousands of animals sold annually.
- Travel
- Just an hour away from Sydney, Canberra or Melboune by plane, with several services to choose from.
By car Wodonga is three hours from Melbourne and six hours from Sydney, on the Hume Highway.
Wodonga is also well serviced by coach and rail transport to the capital cities.- Sights
- If you wish to walk to work, take your children on picturesque walks or bicycle rides, then Wodonga is the city for you.
Twenty-three kilometres of bicycle and walking paths wind throughout the city linking her many parks and recreational facilities as well as winding across the flood plains of the Murray River to link with Albury's own network.- Leisure
- Wodonga has a large variety of sporting and social clubs for all member of the family. The new sports, leisure and entertainment centre is one of the finest of its kind in the area.
Wodonga - Sights.
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