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THEN AND NOW: Witnesses showered by glass as level crossing tragedy unfolds

Uta Wiltshire, Wodonga and District Historical Society

A cairn with a plaque bearing the names of the victims, and a garden marks the site of the 1943 tragedy that claimed 25 lives. Picture supplied

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THEN AND NOW: Witnesses showered by glass as level crossing tragedy unfolds

Uta Wiltshire, Wodonga and District Historical Society

A cairn with a plaque bearing the names of the victims, and a garden marks the site of the 1943 tragedy that claimed 25 lives. Picture supplied

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THEN AND NOW: Hume seeks 'favourable consideration' for expedition convicts

Peter Harper, Albury and District Historical Society

The names of all Hume and Hovell expedition members are inscribed on the first and last monuments marking the route through Victoria, at Lake Hume and Lara. Picture supplied

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THEN AND NOW: Hume seeks 'favourable consideration' for expedition convicts

Peter Harper, Albury and District Historical Society

The names of all Hume and Hovell expedition members are inscribed on the first and last monuments marking the route through Victoria, at Lake Hume and Lara. Picture supplied

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THEN AND NOW: Wodonga swimming spot well frequented before pool opening

Uta Wiltshire, Wodonga and District Historical Society

Wodonga Creek was a popular swimming spot before the city's pool opened on Stanley Street in 1959. Picture supplied

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THEN AND NOW: Wodonga swimming spot well frequented before pool opening

Uta Wiltshire, Wodonga and District Historical Society

Wodonga Creek was a popular swimming spot before the city's pool opened on Stanley Street in 1959. Picture supplied

'Proud to stand': Border troops reflect on the significance of Anzac Day

Anzac Day is one of Australia's most important occasions.

Sophie Else

Private Aydin Merdjanic and private Stephanie Georgalis share their thoughts on why Anzac Day is important to them and the significance behind the day. Picture supplied.

'Proud to stand': Border troops reflect on the significance of Anzac Day

Anzac Day is one of Australia's most important occasions.

Sophie Else

Private Aydin Merdjanic and private Stephanie Georgalis share their thoughts on why Anzac Day is important to them and the significance behind the day. Picture supplied.

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THEN AND NOW: Teammates both became pilots, both made supreme sacrifice

Greg Ryan, Albury and District Historical Society

James Reid, left, and Ted Reis, right, in the photo of the 1934 under-16 football team from Albury's Christian Brothers' College. Picture supplied

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THEN AND NOW: Teammates both became pilots, both made supreme sacrifice

Greg Ryan, Albury and District Historical Society

James Reid, left, and Ted Reis, right, in the photo of the 1934 under-16 football team from Albury's Christian Brothers' College. Picture supplied

Opinion

Sharing stories because 'the future can be changed if we look to the past'

Bruce Pennay and Yalmambirra

The police hut site, near a path behind Albury Swim Centre, "is a public memory place, a place that matters, especially in 2024. Yet the site and the stories behind it have been neglected". Picture by James Wiltshire

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Sharing stories because 'the future can be changed if we look to the past'

Bruce Pennay and Yalmambirra

The police hut site, near a path behind Albury Swim Centre, "is a public memory place, a place that matters, especially in 2024. Yet the site and the stories behind it have been neglected". Picture by James Wiltshire

Hall with Trojan War decorations uncovered at Pompeii

2000-year-old paintings inspired by the Trojan War has been discovered during excavations at the Roman city of Pompeii. Pictures by Pompeii Parco Archeologico/Instagram

Hall with Trojan War decorations uncovered at Pompeii

2000-year-old paintings inspired by the Trojan War has been discovered during excavations at the Roman city of Pompeii. Pictures by Pompeii Parco Archeologico/Instagram

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THEN AND NOW: All bridges between the Twin Cities washed away in 1917

Uta Wiltshire, Wodonga and District Historical Society

A suspension bridge allowed people to walk between Wodonga and Albury during the 1917 floods. Picture supplied

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THEN AND NOW: All bridges between the Twin Cities washed away in 1917

Uta Wiltshire, Wodonga and District Historical Society

A suspension bridge allowed people to walk between Wodonga and Albury during the 1917 floods. Picture supplied

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THEN AND NOW: Off to sea at 10, a captain at 22, Hovell suited to adventure

Lance Pritchard, Werribee Historical Society

William Hovell kept a detailed journal of flora, fauna, the direction of travel and distances covered each day during his 1824 expedition with Hamilton Hume. Picture supplied

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THEN AND NOW: Off to sea at 10, a captain at 22, Hovell suited to adventure

Lance Pritchard, Werribee Historical Society

William Hovell kept a detailed journal of flora, fauna, the direction of travel and distances covered each day during his 1824 expedition with Hamilton Hume. Picture supplied

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THEN AND NOW: Family concerns, border closures can't stop a couple in love

Uta Wiltshire, Wodonga and District Historical Society

Louis and Ilma Haeusler pictured on their wedding day, February 19, 1919. There had been family resistance to their union, owing to the 23-year age gap between Louis and his young bride. Picture supplied

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THEN AND NOW: Family concerns, border closures can't stop a couple in love

Uta Wiltshire, Wodonga and District Historical Society

Louis and Ilma Haeusler pictured on their wedding day, February 19, 1919. There had been family resistance to their union, owing to the 23-year age gap between Louis and his young bride. Picture supplied

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