Who founded Albury?
Albury Wodonga History at a Glance
| 1824 | Hume and Hovell’s arrived at the Murray River. |
|---|---|
| 1950 | Army completed its withdrawl from Bonegilla. |
| Bonegilla capacity increased two fold to provide for an increase in arrivals. | |
| 1954 | Wodonga District Hospital opened. |
| 1961 | Third Union Bridge constructed. |
How did Albury get its name?
Said to be named after a village in England, Albury developed as a major transport link between New South Wales and Victoria and was proclaimed a city in 1946.
Why is it called Albury Wodonga?
The border was proposed as the Murrumbidgee River, well north of Albury. Due to a clerical error, the boundary was fixed at the Murray River, the new state was named Victoria, and Albury became a frontier border town. The settlement on the Victorian side of the river was originally named Wodonga.
What Aboriginal land is Wodonga on?
The original inhabitants and traditional owners of the Murray River area near Albury and Wodonga are the Wiradjuri, Waveroo and Dhudhuroa people.
What significant events happened in Albury in the past 100 years?
1914 World War I began, about 100 Albury men killed. 1916 Albury municipal electricity undertaking established. 1917 Highest river flood in 100 years recorded. 1918 Albury District Hospital opened in Wodonga Place.
What is the Aboriginal name for Albury?
Bungambrawatha
Albury had been built on the northern bank of the Murray River. 10 The Indigenous name for some of the area at the foot of Monument Hill was ‘Bungambrawatha,’ as indicated on the first map of Albury in 1839 (Townsend, 1839), and ‘Yarrawudda’ for the area at the western foot of Eastern Hill (see also Vagabond, 1896).
What does Albury mean in Aboriginal?
Previously known as Bungambrawatha, or homeland, by the Wiradjuri people, the name of the region was later changed to Albury in 1838 when the Assistant Surveyor General decided that this new name would sound more familiar to the ears of European Settlers.
What does Wodonga mean in Aboriginal?
bulrushes
Wodonga, meaning bulrushes, retained its indigenous name and continues to serve as a firm link to the traditional owners of this culturally rich landscape.
When was Albury founded?
1839Albury / Founded
Is Albury Wiradjuri country?
Wiradjuri traditional country includes the townships of Dubbo, Condobolin, Orange, Bathurst, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Narrandera, and Griffith.
What indigenous land is Albury?
Gawaimbanna-gu wiradjuri nhurranbaang We acknowledge the Wiradjuri people on whose traditional lands AlburyCity is located. The history culture, diversity and values of all Indigenous1 people are recognised acknowledged and respected.
What is Albury&District Historical Society?
Albury & District Historical Society works to collect, investigate, research, record, preserve, exhibit, facilitate, discuss and publish material relevant to our region’s rich heritage. Use our website to explore and discover more about our local past.
What are 5 interesting facts about Albury?
Albury’s first pub opened (the Hume Inn). Flour mill commenced operation. Albury primary school opens its doors. Albury’s first general store started trading. Discovery of Gold (on the Black Range). The township of Wodonga was established.
What is the history of Albury and Weston Street?
A detailed history of Albury, from ‘ald’ and ‘burh’, and Weston Street published by Victoria County History in 1911 is here . Shere road via the Saxon Church was closed in 1785, with George Inn/Grange Cottage shut and 14 dwellings cleared to Weston Street. In 1066 Albury and 22 households appear in the Domesday Book.
What was the first settlement in Albury?
First cattle arrived at the Murray. William Wyse established Mungabareena Station for Charles Ebden. First white settler sets up a store and market garden. Wodonga Station was established. First known map of Albury created (Thomas Townsend). Albury’s first pub opened (the Hume Inn).