A young woman’s journey to Bonegilla
Bonegilla Migrant Experience
In 1944, Helena Gimis - better known as Marga - was living in Ogre, Latvia, with her husband Verners and infant daughter Anita. She was also pregnant with a son, Aldis, to be born in March of 1945.
Marga had grown...
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Memories of Bonegilla
Bonegilla Migrant Experience
Meet Lois.
Lois is a long-time volunteer with Bonegilla Migrant Experience (BME) and has shared some of her memories of her time volunteering.
BME holds a special place in her heart.
The site, a former...
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Step back in time
Bonegilla Migrant Experience
Entertain the whole family with a trip back in time at the Bonegilla Migrant Experience.
The heritage-listed site has unveiled a new display - a replica of a Bonegilla State School classroom.
Step back in time...
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