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The White Hat Guide to Government House, MelbourneThis grand house in stunning surroundings was designed by William Wardell It took over as Government House from Toorak House which had served in that purpose from 1854 to 1876and was Victoria's first purpose-built Government House. It was built as the residence for the Governor of the Colony of Victoria. With Federation in 1901, Melbourne became the de-facto capital of Australia until Canberra was built. As a result Melbourne's Parliament House became the Parliament House of Australia and Melbourne's Government House became the Government House of Australia housing the Governor General. During this period Stonington Mansion was used as Victoria's Government House. In recent years it has been open to the public on Australia Day, and tours are sometimes available starting at La Trobe's Cottage. Take tram no 8 in Swanston Street (heading south) and alight at stop 21 in Domain Road.
Where is Government House?Click on the Government House link to the right of the map. Use the controls to zoom in or out on the map or change to satellite view.
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TOURISM NEWSQantas In Flight Magazine chooses White Hat Cemetery Tour as its featured Australian tour for May
There are many fine historical tours throughout Australia including cemetery tours. From these, the prestigious Qantas In Flight Magazine has chosen the White Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery as its featured Australian tour for the May 2007 edition. This tour was also featured by ABC radio on 24 May and will feature in a documentary series on Burke and Wills to be shown on European television in 2008. The tour has been operating for many years and has won praise from a wide range of sources. This is not a dry and stuffy tour but in keeping with all White Hat offerings it is Informed, Intelligent, Independent (and occasionally) Irreverent. You can find details of the tour at White Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery and view the article at Qantas In Flight Magazine. |
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