Captain Albert Borella Memorial
Highlights
- Explore the life-sized bronze statue of Captain Albert Borella, a tribute to Albury’s only Victoria Cross recipient.
- Discover the engraved bronze blade featuring 101 names of Australia’s Victoria Cross recipients, celebrating national bravery.
- Enjoy a meal at Cafe Borella, surrounded by memorabilia honouring Captain Borella and the region's rich history.
- Relax in the scenic Peards Complex, a family-friendly spot with facilities including car parking and electric vehicle charging.
The memorial at Peards Albury was commissioned by George and Debra Benyon and built in honour of Albury’s only Victoria Cross recipient Captain Albert Borella VC, MM, MID.
Officially opened in November 2014, the Albert Borella memorial is a must-see when visiting the Albury Wodonga region. It consists of a life-sized bronze statue of the then Lieutenant Albert Borella VC, MM, MID, the Australian flag and a bronze blade engraved with the 101 names of Australia’s Victoria Cross recipients.
While you’re there, enjoy breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea at Cafe Borella’s which was named in honour of Captain Albert Borella in 2009 and has a collection of memorabilia on display inside the cafe.
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Accreditations
- New South Wales Business Chamber
- Visitor Information Centre
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
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