Bonegilla celebrates 70 years

By Laura Egan
Community contribution / 6 years, 5 months ago

This month is monumental when it comes to Victoria’s migrant history, as it marks the 70th anniversary of the Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre.

The Botterri family at Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre. (Photo: Victoria State Library)

Situated near Wodonga, in north-east Victoria, Bonegilla was the first and largest of 23 such centres across Australia.

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By Laura Egan

Community

I greatly admire the courage and strength of the people who made the long journey to Bonegilla for a better life, and hope to see many of them return to the region for the celebrations this November.

— Cr Anna Speedie

Our community has a long association with the people of the Bonegilla Migrant Camp. Many former residents still live and work in Wodonga today, and have raised their families here.

— Cr Anna Speedie

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Bonegilla celebrates 70 years

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