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A pioneer’s journey to Bonegilla: the beginning of a lifetime in Australia

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As more than 18,000 Greek migrants discovered, the life-changing journey of starting afresh in Australia began at Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre – in the vast open landscapes of North East...

Welcoming Victoria's Governor to Wodonga

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It was a privilege to welcome Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, Governor of Victoria to Wodonga last week. It was a fantastic opportunity to share the innovation, capability and ambition...

The Stanishewsky story: Embracing a new beginning at Bonegilla

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“At last, we are in our new country and far from Europe.” These were the first impressions of then 17-year-old Nikola Stanishewsky (now Nick Standish) upon arrival from Europe to Australia in 1949 with...

Bonegilla Migrant Experience welcomes iconic exhibition to the Chapel

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Steeped in memory and meaning, a poignant new exhibition at Bonegilla Migrant Experience invites visitors on a journey to rediscover the icons that captured and symbolised life in Australia, as experienced by those...

From Switzerland to Australia: Fredy Kocher’s Bonegilla Beginning

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At 20 years of age, Fredy Kocher and his friend Gerry boarded the maiden voyage of SS CANBERRA on June 2, 1961, bound for Australia and in search of adventure. Leaving behind the mountains of Grenchen,...