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History of Echuca MoamaWhether you discover Echuca Moama's history with a local tour or just a stroll around the historic Port of Echuca precinct you will uncover part of Australia's colonial past and a settlement that was at one stage the largest inland port in the world. Echuca Moama's documented history dates back to 1838 with the arrival of the first explorers. Originally known as 'Hopwood's Ferry' Echuca was renamed in 1854 from the aboriginal 'meeting of the waters'. On the opposite side of the Murray River is Moama, originally known as 'Maidens Punt' and settled some ten years prior to Echuca. More info... | | | Echuca Moama lays claim to many celebrities and historic figures. Here you will find a selection of local identities who have strong links to Echuca Moama be it through birth, work or history. Follow this link to discover people of note from Echuca Moama. More info... | Echuca Moama spans the border of northern Victoria and southern NSW, 205 kilometres north of Melbourne. The towns are located at the juncture of the Murray, Campaspe and Goulburn Rivers. Acording to the 2006 census had a population of 11,000 people. More info... | | | | Here you will find a timeline from the beginnings of Echuca Moama, through to more recent times. New dates of significance are regularly added as our research continues into the hsitory of Echuca Moama. More info... |
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Echuca Paddlesteamers
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Of all the iconic sites and attractions of Echuca Moama we would have to nominate the paddlesteamers and riverboats as the favourite amongst locals and visitors. There is little more as impressive in regional Victoria than the sight and sound of these vast and impossing Queens of the Murray River steaming along the waterways. In this section you will find details of the paddlesteamers that once plyed the waters but have long since gone. 
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Echuca Architecture and Buildings
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Echuca - Moama is abundant with architectural memories of the colonial settlement days. From the historically significant Port of Echuca to the main streets you will find buildings and structures representing the work of Echuca - Moama's early pioneers. 
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Echuca Chronology
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Since it was first settled in 1842 Echuca - Moama has grown into what today is one of Victoria's major tourism destinations. Of course over the years it has experienced many events which have culminated to form the towns as we find them today. Here you will find a brief chronology as well as details of some of the more significant events. 
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Echuca Moama Demographics
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Echuca Moama Local History
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Echuca People
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From it's humble beginnings as a river crossing to the hustle and bustle of being Australia's largest inland port, Echuca - Moama was home to many interesting characters who gained fame, wealth and notoriety from their successes and failures. The You will find stories on one time convicts to polticians and reputable business people, many of whom have left an endearing legacy which helps give Echuca - Moama the ambience it retains today.
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