WODONGA
Wodonga is the other town that makes
up the growth centre of Albury Wodonga. Like Albury, Wodonga is an
independent and proud Victorian town. Wodonga is growing at a more
rapid rate than Albury, primarily because of a lower cost of living in
Victoria.
Originally founded as a customs post with its twin
city Albury on the other side of the Murray River the town grew
subsequent to the opening of the first bridge across the Murray in
1860.
The population of Wodonga in the late
60’s was only 7,000 people; Wodonga now has a population approaching
40k. So, Wodonga is new town with little history. Although there has
always been a strong association with the Army, and just after WW2 was
the near the centre that housed many thousands of European Refugees at
nearby Bonegilla.
The Army Museum that is on the actual
military camp is well worth a visit when visiting the area.  
Wodongo’s prime commercial industry is
Uncle Bens that is a division of the giant Mars Corporation. Uncle
Bens is the most significant employer in Wodonga.
Wodonga’s most prominent church is the
St Augustine’s Catholic Church.    
O'Maille's Hotel
is an ‘old’ hotel that was pre by-pass a very busy establishment and
the new hotel reflects the new and rapid growth of Wodonga.
The Wodonga War Memorial is located in
the centre of the town and reflects the fact that at War times that
Wodonga was a small centre.
Wodonga is a part of the Albury
Wodonga centre and is a must visit.
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