Hume and Hovell first explored the Albury area on their way south to Port Phillip. Settlers arrived only 10 years later to establish homesteads and within 20 years the settlement of Albury was a major stopover and river crossing for travellers between the cities of the north and south.
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1824
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Hume and Hovell make their journey south to Port Phillip Bay, naming the river "Hume" in honour of Hume's father.
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1835
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Charles Ebden, with men and stock crossed the river at Bonegilla.
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1836
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Batman arrived at the site of Melbourne
Charles Huon established 'Woodonga'
Robert Brown being the first settler on the site of the town of Albury, established his store at the Crossing Place.
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1839
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The town of Albury was officially named, and blocks of land offered for sale. By the time transportation of convicts ceased in 1840, settlement on the Murray was well advanced and increasing with great rapidity.
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1848
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The roll call for Albury numbered 65 citizens, reaching 400 by 1855.
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1855
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The first steamer reached Albury via the river from Adelaide, also called 'Albury', commanded by Captain George Johnston.
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1856
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George Mott publish the first edition of the 'Border Post' which his descendants continue to run today as the 'Border Morning Mail'.
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