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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: Slow progress of railway work blamed on gauge differences
Uta Wiltshire, Wodonga and District Historical Society
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The Murray River rail bridge from the Victorian side. The Albury-Wodonga railway extensions were made more difficult because of the different state gauges. Picture supplied
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THEN AND NOW: Long awaited railway line links Wodonga with the Upper Murray
Uta Wiltshire, Wodonga and District Historical Society
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After many delays, tenders were finally called to start construction of the first section of the Wodonga-Tallangatta railway line in 1887. Picture supplied

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