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The White Hat Guide to what's on & things to do in Melbourne - Thursday 6th September 2012
As well as
the specific events, markets, exhibitions and attractions listed below
for this particular Thursday, you may also be interested in our general
suggestions for 20 Things To
Do in Melbourne on a Thursday.
Events on Thursday 6th September 2012
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Free Organ Recital
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Get away from the city bustle and enjoy a free organ recital in historic St Michael's Church. |
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1pm to 1.30pm, every Thursday |
St Michael's Church,
120 Collins Street, Melbourne
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Enquiries: (03) 9654 5120 |
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Free Salsa Classes
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The Salsa Foundation offers free beginners salsa classes every week, Come for a drinks, meet new people, and learn to dance salsa. Dress comfortably and casual, call or SMS 0400 933 285 for venue details and to book your place. Numbers are limited! Bring a friend too - the more the merrier. (enter via the alleyway next to Hungry Jacks) |
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5.30 to 7.30pm, Wednesdays & Thursdays |
Syn Bar, Level 1, 163 Russell Street, Melbourne
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Story Time at Rippon Lea
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Stories & songs for the young ones under the shady Story Tree. Spend
some time exploring the gardens at the conclusion of Story Time. Mum, dad,
grandma or grandpa might even like to bring a picnic lunch. Story Time is
available for the cost of garden entry for adults ($7) and children over 3 years
old ($3). (Note on pricing) |
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Brunswick Market

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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. |
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Camberwell Fresh Food Market

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Freshest gourmet produce, seafood, meat, poultry, fruit, vegetables, flowers, 5 delicatessen with highest quality fresh deli items, superb Illy's cakes, specialising in gluten free, and wide selection of multicultural takeaway. Find culinary inspiration for your dining table with friendly family traders at the CFFM. |
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Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 7am to 7pm, Saturday 7am to 5pm |
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Camberwell Junction -
Camberwell |
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Enquiries: (03) 9539 1361 |
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Chapel Street Bazaar

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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. |
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10am to 6pm, daily |
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217 Chapel Street -
Prahran |
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Enquiries: (03) 9529 3174 |
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Collingwood Estate Fruit & Vegie Market

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A not-for-profit community fruit and vegetable market selling produce that is fresh, healthy, seasonal, affordable and local. |
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9.30aam to 11.30am, Thursdays |
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Harmsworth Hall, 31 Harmsworth Street -
Collingwood |
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Enquiries: (03) 9415 6580 |
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Footscray Market

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A large indoor market with a large range of produce and general goods. |
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7am-3pm Wed, 7am-6pm Thur, 7am-8pm Fri, 7am-4pm Sat |
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Cnr Hopkins 7 leeds Streets (opposite Footscray Railway Station) -
Footscray |
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Enquiries: (03) 9687 1205 |
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in.cube8r gallery

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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. |
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Tues 11 to 5, Wed to Sat 11 to 6, Sun 12 to 4 |
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321 Smith Street -
Fitzroy |
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Enquiries: (03) 8415 0321 |
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Lost & Found Market

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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. |
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10am to 6pm, Daily |
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12 Smith Street -
Collingwood |
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Enquiries: (03) 9419 4477 |
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Myuna Market

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A not-for-profit fruit and vegetable market. |
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3.30 to 5.30pm, Thursdays |
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Myuna Farm, 182 Kidds Road -
Doveton |
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(Mel ref 90 H7) |
Enquiries: (03) 9706 9944 |
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North Court Markets

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

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A large suburban market with produce and general goods.
More information on Prahran Market. |
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Tue & Sat dawn - 5pm, Thur & Fri dawn - 6pm, Sun 10am-3pm |
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163 - 185 Commercial Road, (near
Chapel Street) -
South Yarra |
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Enquiries: (03) 8290 8220 |
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Preston Market

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

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Victoria's premier market and major tourist attraction with fresh produce and
general goods. More information at
Queen Victoria Market. |
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Tue &Thur 6am - 2pm, Fri 6am - 6pm, Sat 6am - 3 pm, Sun 9am - 4pm |
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Cnr Elizabeth and Victoria Streets -
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Sprout Community Market

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Sprout has an emphasis on local crafts & produce & is a rubbish free market. Organically grown produce & preserves, dried herbs & teas, artworks, seedlings & plants; music; food; kids activities; local, handmade, craft & 2nd hand stalls; excess home grown produce from local community. |
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3pm to 7pm, 1st Thursday of month (Sept to Dec (plus Dec 15th) and March to May) |
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Sprout Community Gardens, Cnr Clapham and Watts Sts -
Thornbury |
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Enquiries: (03) 9484 5565 |
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St Albans Market

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A relatively small but bustling produce market offering what White Hat considers to be particularly good value for food shoppers. More
information > > |
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The Swedish Church
Bundoora Homestead

Bundoora Homestead is a wonderful Queen Anne style Federation mansion operating as a historic house, art gallery and licensed café. Free admission.More info >>
Bundoora Park

Bundoora Park
Como House

Como House
Cooks 'Cottage

The cottage in which Captain Cook's parents lived. In the 1930s it was dismantled, transported to Australia and rebuilt in the Fitzroy Gardens. More information >>
Free Tour of Melbourne Town Hall

A free tour of the historic Melbourne Town Hall. Numbers are limited so
bookings are essential and required one day in advance.
More information >>
Heide Museum of Modern Art

Heide Museum of Modern Art
Hellenic Museum

Situated in the historic Former Royal Mint buildung, this 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

Immigration Museum
Melbourne Aquarium

Melbourne Aquarium
Melbourne Fire Services Museum

Australia's largest collection of fire brigade memorabilia housed in a historic fire station. More info >>
National Gallery of Victoria - Australian Collection

National Gallery of
Victoria - Australian Collection
National Gallery of Victoria - International Collection

National Gallery of Victoria -
International Collection
Old Melbourne Gaol

A gaol built in the early days of European settlement and the site of over 100 hangings including that of the bushranger Ned Kelly. More information >>
Old Treasury Building

One of Australia's finest Victorian era buildings. It is open to teh public
on Wednesdays and Sundays and features fine displays related to Melbourne
history. More info >>
Racing Museum

Racing Museum
Royal Botanic Gardens

Melbourne's famous Royal Botanic Gardens are open daily. Free guided tours
are available 11am and 2pm Tuesday to Sunday.
More info >>
Shrine of Remembrance

Shrine of Remembrance
Tall Ship Enterprize

Tall Ship Enterprize
The Hotel Windsor

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Country Victoria
The following selected events and attractions are not in the Melbourne
Metropolitan Area but can be accessed in a half day trip from Melbourne
Bellarine Peninsula & west coast of Port Phillip Bay
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Flying Display
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An interactive flying display at the RAAF Museum which introduces visitors to the history of Australian military aviation and provides an opprtunity to see the aircraft close up and ask questions of the pilot before they take to the skies. |
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1pm, Tue, Thur & Sun (except Christmas-New Year) |
RAAF Museum,
Point Cook
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Free |
Enquiries: (03) 9526 1300 |
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Geelong Mill Markets

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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. It now functions more as a warehouse so give a ring before making a special trip. |
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various hours, Monday to Friday |
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3 Mackey Street -
North Geelong |
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Enquiries: (03) 5278 9989 |
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Mill Markets Newcomb

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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. |
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10am to 6pm, daily |
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114 Bellarine Highway -
Newcomb |
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Enquiries: (03) 5248 2390 |
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An impressive museum exploring the maritime history of Southern Port Phillip Bay. More information >>
Ford Discovery Centre

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

National Wool Museum
The Mansion at Werribee Park

The Mansion at Werribee Park
Werribee Open Range Zoo

Werribee Open Range Zoo
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Great Ocean Road
Pombo Mart

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A very large building (originally a butter factory) with a large range of
antiques, collectables, old wares and plenty of surprises. White Hat recommends
that if you are travelling the Princes Highway between Geelong and Warrnambool
that you take a break at the Pombo Mart. There is a cafe and one of the
proprietors is Peter Brocklehurst "The singing cobbler" continues to ply his
trade repairing watches and shoes, cutting keys and engraving. More information
at Pombo Mart |
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Thursday to Monday, public holidays and 7 days per week during school holidays |
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2846 Princes Highway -
Pomborneit North |
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Enquiries: (03) 5594 7312 |
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Up Markets

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New Fashion,Vintage and Cultural Art, become a stall holder in Lorne new indoor permanent market, we do all the hard work for you selling your products seven days a week, prime beachfront location in the heart of lorne's lively shopping hub, stalls and wall space available now. |
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10am to 6pm daily |
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144 Mount Joy Parade -
Lorne |
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Enquiries: (03) 5289 5052 |
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Warrnambool Mill Markets

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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. |
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Fletcher Jones Gardens, Princes Highway -
Warrnambool |
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Enquiries: (03) 5562 5060 |
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Cape Otway Lighthouse

Cape Otway Lighthouse
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Muesum

Flagstaff Hill Maritime
Muesum
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Grampians & the blunt end
Wimmera, Mallee & Mildura
Goldfields & Macedon Ranges
Ballarat Antique Market

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

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A large indoor market with an emphasis on antiques, retro fashion and collecatables. New stallholders are welcome. White Hat recommends that the serious browser for retro and memorabilia sets aside plenty of time because there is a seriously large amount of goods on display. |
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10am to 6pm, 7 days a week |
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105 Central Springs Road -
Daylesford |
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Enquiries: (03) 5348 4332 |
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Ballarat Fine Art Gallery

Australia's oldest regional gallery. and home of the
original Eureka Flag. More info >>
The Golden Dragon Museum

The Golden Dragon Museum
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Central Victoria
Mornington Peninsula
South Gippsland, Latrobe Valley & Phillip Island
Yarra Valley & Ranges
High Country and north-east Victoria
East Gippsland & the pointy end
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White Hat works hard
to make information on these pages current and correct. However with
many thousands of entries, much of it changing daily, errors may occur.
Always verify the information by using the phone numbers supplied with
each event or venue before making a special trip or using this
information for any other purpose. If you believe some information is
incorrect, please contact us at
corrections@whitehat.com.au
and we will attempt to verify or change the information
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