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On 30th July 1967 the mysterious 'Mr Eternity' died.

A general indoor market with long term stall and shop holders with butchers, a fishmonger, poultry, delis, dry goods, fruit and vegetables and some variety and clothing stores. 6am to 6pm Monday to Saturdays (Frid open till 7pm). On Sundays only the fruit and veg section is open (enter from rear) form 7am to 6pm.

Daily
		661 Sydney Road - Brunswick

Caribbean Gardens Market

A large market picnic area and a big range of new and second hand goods. On Wednesdays entry is free and there is access to and general market, food stalls and playground. On Sundays there is an entry fee and as well as the market there is a children's train and boat rides, rock climbing.

8.30am - 3pm Wednesdays, 8.30am - 4.30pm Sundays
		Ferntree Gully Road, - Scoresby
(Mel ref 72 G10)	Enquiries: (03) 9763 7688

CERES Organic Food & Craft Market

Art & craft and organic produce.

9am - 1pm (craft market 2pm), Saturdays & Wednesdays
		CERES Community Environment Park, 8 Lee Street - East Brunswick
	Enquiries: 03) 9387 2609

Chapel Street Bazaar

A veritable Alladin's Cave of collectables, memorabilia and antiques. With over 80 independent dealers buying and selling, White Hat believes this is the largest bazaar of its type in Melbourne.

10am to 6pm, daily
		217 Chapel Street - Prahran
	Enquiries: (03) 9529 3174

Footscray Market

A large indoor market with a large range of produce and general goods.

7am-3pm Wed, 7am-6pm Thur, 7am-8pm Fri, 7am-4pm Sat
		Cnr Hopkins 7 leeds Streets (opposite Footscray Railway Station) - Footscray
	Enquiries: (03) 9687 1205

in.cube8r gallery

in.cube8r gallery is a shop/gallery which runs like a long term market. It is open to anyone who makes things by hand and supports all things craft, art and hand-made in Melbourne. The gallery is divided up into glass cubicles, shelves, racks and partitions which artists can lease for a small weekly cost over a three month period. There is no commission on items sold. When Whitehat visited in June2008 we discovered a treasure trove of new upcoming artisans as well as designers like Julie Ughetti, with an international reputation. The work ranges from the quirky to sophisticated and given the diversity of art work on display you appear to be guaranteed to find eclectic original pieces.

Tues 11 to 5, Wed to Sat 11 to 6, Sun 12 to 4
		321 Smith Street - Fitzroy
	Enquiries: (03) 8415 0321

Lost & Found Market

Lost & Found is an indoor market based in a shop in Smith Street Collingwood. It features vintage furniture, lighting, art, posters, clothes, books, records and anything collectable. Permenant and casual stalls available.

12noon to 5pm, Wed to Sun
		12 Smith Street - Collingwood
	Enquiries: 0409 161 454

North Court Markets

An outdoor market selling second hand goods, bric-a-brac and craft. This market was previously known as the Melbourne University Student Union Market. The market is held outdoors but under a large sail.

9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
		North Court, off Tin alley, Melbourne University. -
(Mel ref 2B C6 or 43 G3)	Enquiries: (03) 8344 4830

Preston Market

Preston market is a large market selling fresh produce, meat, poultry and fish as well as a wide range of general goods. White Hat particular recommends Preston Market if you are shopping for a family on a tight budget. It is located next to the railway station and trams, and there are several supermarkets in the complex if you need to top up on anything not sold in the market. More information on Preston Market.

Wed 8am - 3pm. Thur 8am - 6pm, Fri 8am - 8pm, Sat 8am - 3pm
		The Centreway, - Preston
	Enquiries: (03) 9478 3130

South Melbourne Market

A large undercover produce and general market. More information at South Melbourne Market.

Wed 8am - 4pm, Fri 8am - 6pm, Sat & Sun 8am-4pm
		Cecil Street, - cnr Cecil & York Streets, South Melbourne
(Mel ref 2K B1)	Enquiries: (03) 9209 6295

Exhibitions open on

Public Art

There is much public art to be seen on the streets at any time of day as well as in many public buildings. More information on public art in Melbourne. In addition, public bodies such as the City of Melbourne sponsor temporary artworks and installations in laneways and public spaces.

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Attractions open on

The Swedish Church

Bundoora Park

Como House

Government House

Heide Museum of Modern Art

Hellenic Museum

Situated in the historic Former Royal Mint buildung, theis small but important museum is Australia' foremost centre of Hellenic history, ciuture and the arts as well as documenting Greek migation and contributions to Australia. More information >>

Immigration Museum

Melbourne Aquarium

National Gallery of Victoria - Australian Collection

National Gallery of Victoria - International Collection

Old Melbourne Gaol

Racing Museum

Shrine of Remembrance

Tall Ship Enterprize

Über Gallery

Country Victoria - Events on

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Country Victoria - Markets operating on

Drysdale Community Craft Shop Inc

We have a range of Unique Handcrafted Goods made by our members, Specialised Baby Wear, Hand Embroidery, Unique Jewellery, Folk Art, Hand Made Cards, Wedding Charms, Australiana, Paintings, Patchwork & Quilting. We also have a Lay-by and Order Service.

18-20 High Street, Drysdale, 3222. Ph: 5251 1605
Open 11 – 4 Seven days a week

Ballarat Antique Market

This large antique market with a wide range of items is located on two floors of an old school building and also contains a museum with a small entry charge.It is morein the nature of a very large antique store and does not appear to have the space to cater for casual stallholders. When White Hat last visited (in April 2008) there was also a specialist coins area.

10am to 5pm, daily
		Antique & Collectables Centre, 9 Humffray Street North, - Ballarat
(Mel ref 609 A12)	Enquiries: (03) 5331 7996

Daylesford Mill Markets

A large indoor market with an emphasis on antiques, retro fashion and collecatables. New stallholders are welcome.

10am to 6pm, 7 days a week
		105 Central Springs Road - Daylesford
	Enquiries: (03) 5348 4332

Geelong Mill Markets

Until recently, this location hosted a large and popular market. That market has relocated to Newcomb (see below). The remaining Geelong Mills Matket now has a large array of retro advertising signs, furniture, and larger and quirky mechanical and industrial equipment. White Hat can recommend this market as a good source for those looking to do a quirky fitout as well as to theatre companies and film-makers looking for genuine period props.

10am to 6pm, 7 days a week
		3 Mackey Street - North Geelong

Mill Markets Newcomb

A large indoor market with permenant and casual stallholders selling antiques,collectables, vintage clothing, homewares, memmorabilia and retro fashions. White Hat suggests that if you enjoy the Chapel Street Bazaar in Melbourne you will find a similar range of items at the Newcomb Mill Market but with more space to move.

10am to 6pm, daily
		114 Bellarine Highway - Newcomb
	Enquiries: (03) 5248 2390

Mornington Village Shopping Centre Market

An indoor market with home made and home produced goods.

9am-3pm, Wednesdays
		241 Main Street, - Mornington
(Mel ref 104 E12)	Enquiries: (03) 5975 5702

Mornington Wednesday Market

A large street market with a variety of goods.

9am-4pm, Wednesdays
		Main Street, - Mornington
(Mel ref 104 E11)	Enquiries: (03) 5975 4522

Warrnambool Mill Markets

A market operated in the same style as the mills markets in Newtown and Daylesford. Stalls are available on a monthly lease and you will find all manner of clothing, jewellery, antiques, collectables and bric-a-brac. The market is located in the factory and gardens created by Fletcher Jones.


		Fletcher Jones Gardens, Princes Highway - Warrnambool
	Enquiries: (03) 5562 5060

Country Victoria - Exhibitions open on

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Country Victoria - Attractions open on

"The Willows" Museum

Australian Garden

Barwon Park

A historic bluestone mansion in Winchelsea. More info >>

Barwon Grange

A heritage home in Geelong from the 1850s with gardens and riverside walks. More info >>

Benalla Art Gallery

Benalla Costume & Pioneer Museum

Cape Otway Lighthouse

Flagstaff Hill Maritime Muesum

Ford Discovery Centre

A museum and display located in Geelong and dedicated to the history and future of Ford motor cars. More info >>

Furphy Foundry Muesum

Johnny Mullagh Cricket Centre

McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park

Millewa Pioneer Village

Museum of Lilydale

National Wool Museum

Royal Australian Armoured Corps Memorial & Army Tank Museum

The Golden Dragon Museum

The Heights Heritage House & Garden

A German prefabricated house and outbuildings in Geelong constructed in 1855 then later refurbished in 1930s style. More info >>

The Mansion at Werribee Park

The Museum of HMAS Cerberus

The Wool Factory

Torrumbarry Weir

Werribee Open Range Zoo

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