Albury– Wodonga was once touted as a possible federal capital and the ambience imbued by the city’s architecture is a reflection of these grand plans. One notable example is the Albury Railway Station, which was completed in 1882 and remains one of the most significant country stations in Australia. A faithful restoration in 1992-95 means that visitors will find it easy to believe that they have been transported back in time by a hundred years or so. You can also relive the pioneering past at Jindera by calling at Wagner’s Store, the centrepiece of the award-winning Jindera Pioneer Museum. The store was in continuous operation from 1874 until 1958 — it saw little change in all those years of trading and has been left virtually untouched since its closure as a store. The museum also exhibits some Aboriginal artefacts. A significant part of Australia’s migrant history is preserved at the Albury Regional Museum in the Bonegilla Collection. The Bonegilla Migrant Reception Centre near Wodonga operated from 1947 to 1971 and saw over 320,000 people make a new start in this country. Art lovers should make a point of visiting the Albury Regional Art Gallery, which houses a significant permanent collection of works by Sir Russell Drysdale. For a more lasting reminder of your stay, there are many commercial galleries where you can buy original fine art and craft wares.
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