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From Switzerland to Australia: Fredy Kocher’s Bonegilla Beginning

Bonegilla Migrant Experience News

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,...

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Preserving Bonegilla through the opportunity to donate

Bonegilla Migrant Experience News

Help preserve a place of resilience, hope and new beginnings — for future generations to come.  The opportunity to donate to Bonegilla Migrant Experience is now available in-person or...

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Bonegilla is set to bloom with a vibrant weekend of heritage and music

Bonegilla Migrant Experience

Mark your calendars for a weekend of live music, cultural discovery and immersive events as Bonegilla Migrant Experience presents Spring into Bonegilla, from Friday, November 7 to Sunday, November 9. Past...

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Where uncertainty met hope: Finding Home honours Greek spirit

Bonegilla Migrant Experience

Block 19 of the Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre was the “first step” in Theofanis Emmanouilidis’ life in Australia and an experience that still holds great significance more than 70 years...

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Celebrating 75 Years of ALWS: Care that started at Bonegilla now blesses the world

Bonegilla Migrant Experience News

On Saturday, March 22, Albury Wodonga's own international humanitarian aid agency, Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS), celebrated its 75th Anniversary with a commemorative event and 10 km charity walk at...

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