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'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

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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

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

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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THEN AND NOW: One of 15 pubs in town when the Star opened 150 years ago

Greg Ryan, Albury and District Historical Society

An early photo of the Star Hotel. Mrs Margaret took over the hotels license in
February 1902. Picture supplied

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THEN AND NOW: One of 15 pubs in town when the Star opened 150 years ago

Greg Ryan, Albury and District Historical Society

An early photo of the Star Hotel. Mrs Margaret took over the hotels license in
February 1902. Picture supplied

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THEN AND NOW: First use of superphosphate a revelation for farmers

Uta Wiltshire, Wodonga and District Historical Society

Former Wodonga mayor Les Boyes and his family have a connection to the region that dates back to the 19th century. Picture supplied

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THEN AND NOW: First use of superphosphate a revelation for farmers

Uta Wiltshire, Wodonga and District Historical Society

Former Wodonga mayor Les Boyes and his family have a connection to the region that dates back to the 19th century. Picture supplied

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THEN AND NOW: Hume part of five explorations as well as famed 1824 trek

Peter Harper, Albury and District Historical Society

Well known for his 1824 expedition, Hamilton Hume later served as a magistrate in Yass until his death in April 1873. Picture supplied

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THEN AND NOW: Hume part of five explorations as well as famed 1824 trek

Peter Harper, Albury and District Historical Society

Well known for his 1824 expedition, Hamilton Hume later served as a magistrate in Yass until his death in April 1873. Picture supplied

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