2019 QUIZ: How well can you recall the year that's been on the Border?

Updated December 28 2019 - 11:31pm, first published 8:00am
GIANT SIGNING: Former Geelong and GWS ruckman Dawson Simpson, pictured with wife Allira and children Nash and Isla, will be a big recruit for Myrtleford.
GIANT SIGNING: Former Geelong and GWS ruckman Dawson Simpson, pictured with wife Allira and children Nash and Isla, will be a big recruit for Myrtleford.
  1. Who was the Labor candidate for the state seat of Albury in the NSW election this year?
  2. What was the name of the company completing the first stage of the Lavington Sportsground redevelopment which went into liquidation in March?
  3. What is the name of the furniture retailer which moved into the old Bunnings store in Young Street?
  4. What is the name given to the apartments building being constructed on the former Hungry Jacks restaurant site in central Albury?
  5. In what Albury venue did Prime Minister Scott Morrison get attacked by "Egg Girl"?
  6. Who won this year's Wodonga Cup?
  7. Who coached Osborne to this year's Hume league premiership?
  8. Residents of which small township rejoiced when their pub reopened in November?
  9. Albury Central firefighters found themselves rescuing a family of nine in September, but nine what?
  10. What inaugural festival at Albury Botanic Gardens this spring proved popular among green thumbs?
  11. A giant of the Border's Indigenous community died in October, who was she?
  12. What is the name of Walla-raised author and activist Carly Findlay's memoir released in early 2019?
  13. Which Ovens and Murray netballer became just the second player in the league's history to win back-to-back Toni Wilson medals?
  14. Who were the Albury- Wodonga Bandits' men's import players this season?
  15. Police allegedly found 2.2kg of what drug with an estimated street value of $1 million in a car pulled over north of Albury in August?
  16. What announcement made by the NSW Government in February has already relieved case load pressures in Albury?
  17. How many of the 13 booths in Albury did Kevin Mack win in the federal election?
  18. Which locally trained horse won the Southern Districts Horse of the Year for 2018-19 and who is the trainer?
  19. Wodonga was awarded the Ovens and Murray most unwanted prize in the wooden spoon this year. How many matches did the Bulldogs win?
  20. Albury-Wodonga sweltered through its hottest day on record in January this year. What was the temperature?
  21. What anniversary did the town of Walla celebrate earlier this year?
  22. In January, the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners departed for where in Queensland?
  23. Charles Sturt University considered a name change this because, among other things, "CSU" could be confused with which university in the US?
  24. Before Helen Haines took over from Cathy McGowan in Indi at this year's federal election, how many times had an independent succeeded an independent?
  25. Where are four solar farms proposed to be developed in Greater Hume Shire?
  26. Did Simpson medallist Shaun Mannagh has signed with which VFL club?
  27. What historic landmark in Beechworth was put on the market this year with a million dollar-plus price tag?
  28. Myrtleford recruit Dawson Simpson played 47 matches for Geelong and GWS. How many years did he spend in the AFL system?
  29. What was the main demand from more than 1000 farmers who rallied in QEII square in April?
  30. How much did the farming property Rockleigh at Staghorn Flat sell for at auction in October?
  31. How much did the inaugural Albury RunWalk4BrainCancer raise on October 20?
  32. After more than 65 years Harry's Fish Shop closed on Mate Street. What other take away shop did it merge with?
  33. Which North East restaurant maintained its two-hat status in The Good Food Guide 2019?
  34. What is the new name of the restaurant formerly known as St Ives Hotel in Wodonga?
  35. Which Border dance school celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2019?
  36. Who was the Australian indie pop singer-songwriter who said hi during two gigs at The Cube Wodonga in spring?
  37. Which West Australian-based band had a flying visit to the Border for the Wodonga Gold Cup?
  38. Australian cricket great Glenn McGrath played for which southern Riverina club earlier this year?
  39. Which Australian of the Year spoke at this year's Winter Solstice?
  40. Border exports Jess Foley and Gabriella Pound went head-to-head in which major sporting contest?
  41. How many Border and North East golf courses has Jason Akermanis been banned from playing competition at?
  42. We all know Elton John's coming next month, but who headlined this year's Day on the Green at All Saints?
  43. Which two players won their second AWFA Star Player award in 2019?
  44. Who replaced Elliot Jones as coach of Murray United?
  45. Name the former Socceroo that signed with Murray United this season?
  46. The Border had a world champion crowned this year, can you name her?
  47. Who won the Hockey Albury-Wodonga division one men's and women's premierships in 2019?
The Border Mail's front page after Nancy Rooke's funeral.
The Border Mail's front page after Nancy Rooke's funeral.

ANSWERS:

1. Lauriston Muirhead; 2. Depan; 3. Amart; 4. The Hamilton; 5. Albury Entertainment Centre; 6. Willi Willi; 7. Matt Rava; 8. Balldale; 9. Ducklings; 10. Gardenesque; 11. Nancy Rooke; 12. Say Hello; 13. Sophie Hanrahan; 14. Torren Jones and Ken-Jah Bosley; 15. Heroin; 16. Resident District Court judge appointed; 17. None; 18. Spunlago trained by Ron Stubbs; 19. One; 20. 45.3 degrees; 21. 150; 22. Quilpie; 23. Colorado State University; 24. Never; 25. Jindera, Glenellen, Walla and Culcairn; 26. Werribee; 27. Post office; 28. Twelve; 29. Pause the Murray Darling Basin Plan; 30. $10.35 million; 31. $25,000; 32. Jan's Cafe; 33. Provenance; 34. Victor Supper Club; 35. Murray Youth Performing Arts; 36. Amy Shark; 37. Birds of Tokyo; 38. Walbundrie; 39. Rosie Batty; 40. AFLW grand final; 41. Three - Thurgoona, Wodonga and Commercial Albury; 42. John Butler Trio and Missy Higgins; 43. Adam Burchell (Wangaratta) and Claire Mahoney (St Pats); 44. Igor Srbinovski; 45. Jade North; 46. Kylie Whitehead (lawn bowls); 47. Norths (men) and Falcons (women)

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