Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Bonegilla Migrant Reception Centre


Near Albury/Wodonga.

I visited it this morning as Eddie spent his first 3 months in AU here. He has fond memories of rabbiting with a mates dog and a general good time in the open fields, before the family headed to Geelong and as they say, the rest is history. It routinely housed 7000 people. The visitor book was unfortunately just 2 days old but each person making an entry was pleased to be able to return and relive memories. Only block 19 remains (of 28) but this is a dozen or more buildings including the hall, the kitchen and living quarters so an impression is easily gained.

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