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The White Hat Guide to what's on & things to do in Melbourne
Friday 17th January 2020
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On this day in 1932 Albert Jaka
died. He was Australia's first Victoria Cross winner
in World War 1 and is included in White Hat's list of
200 Significant
Australins. You can read a profile at the
White Hat Guide
to Albert Jacka. A memorial service is traditionally held
on this date each year to commemorate the life of Albert Jacka.
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Residence of the Governor of Victoria...
Another of Melbourne's Art Deco gems...
Underneath the dome is a beautiful library...
One of Melbourne's hidden gems...
Set in beautiful parklands...
Part of Swanston Street's Art Deco Heritage...
Events in Melbourne
Friday 17th January 2020
As well as
the specific events, markets, exhibitions and attractions listed below
for this particular Friday, you may also be interested in our general
suggestions for 20 Things To
Do in Melbourne on a Friday.
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Free Tour of Federation Square
Free Tour of Federation Square. No need to book, just turn up on time at the Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags in the Swanston Street Forecourt.
Markets
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Residence of the Governor of Victoria...
Another of Melbourne's Art Deco gems...
Underneath the dome is a beautiful library...
One of Melbourne's hidden gems...
Set in beautiful parklands...
Markets in Melbourne
Friday 17th January 2020
As well as
the specific markets listed below
for this particular Friday, you may also be interested in the White Hat
Guide to
all Friday Markets.
Chinatown Night Market
Once a month Heffernan Lane in Chinatown is given over to a small but bustling
night market with a variety of Asian food stalls. This is just the place for an
after-work snack before heading off to a serious Friday night of partying. More
details at
Chinatown Night Market >>
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Queen Victoria Market
Trading but FOOD STALLS ONLY. To the best of White Hat’s knowledge, this event or location is operating as usual despite COVID-19 precautions. However, due to rapidly changing conditions, always double check
with the organiser or institution before making a special trip.
Victoria's premier market and major tourist attraction with fresh produce and
general goods. More information at
Queen Victoria Market.
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South Melbourne Market
Trading but FOOD STALLS ONLY. To the best of White Hat’s knowledge, this event or location is operating as usual despite COVID-19 precautions. However, due to rapidly changing conditions, always double check
with the organiser or institution before making a special trip.
A large undercover produce and general market. More information at
South Melbourne Market.
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Brunswick Market
Brunswick Market fruit & veg section
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 (Fridays
open till 7pm). On Sundays only the fruit and veg section is open (enter
from rear) from 7am to 6pm.
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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.
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Camberwell Fresh Food Market
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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CERES Organic Food & Craft Market
CERES Organic Market and Shop recently celebrated their 10th birthday. The market sells fresh organic fruit and veg with an emphais on locally grown produce. The CERES Craft Market sells a mixture of hand crafted objects and second hand bargains in a social and friendly environment." The
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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.
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Footscray Market
A large indoor market with a large range of produce and general goods.
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Lost & Found Market
Lost & Found is an indoor market based in a shop just off 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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St Albans Market
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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Supper Market
The Supper Market at the Abbotsford Convent and it’s only 4km
from the city. There is a range of food on the food hawker stalls,
and shoppers have numbers of products on offer, while people looking for
entertainment will find circus performers roaming the grounds, music lovers will
enjoy acoustic music played by local musicians. White Hat suggests that those who
want to be outdoors
on a summery Friday night should consider the Supper Market.
Bring your picnic rug and enjoy sitting on the garden lawns while eating
fresh food served from the hawker food stalls.
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Attractions
Subscribers to our newsletter know such things...
Residence of the Governor of Victoria...
Another of Melbourne's Art Deco gems...
Underneath the dome is a beautiful library...
One of Melbourne's hidden gems...
Set in beautiful parklands...
Attractions in Melbourne
Friday 17th January 2020
As well as the attractions listed below as open on this day, you may also be interested in
the White Hat Guide to
Major
Attractions and
Places of Interest in Brisbane.
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
at Old
Melbourne Gaol >>
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Toorak House - (The Swedish Church)
One
of Victoria's earliest surviving mansions, Toorak House now also functions
as The Swedish Church. It is open to the public daily and also features a
shop selling Scandinavian crafts and
Scandanavian food. Details at
Toorak House
- (The Swedish Church)
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Cooks' Cottage
The original tiny cottage belonging to Captain Cook's parents which was brought to Australia and reassembled in the Fitzroy Gardens - a short walk from central Melbourne.
More information at The
White Hat Guide to Cook's Cottage >>.
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Luna Park
Melbourne's iconic fun park.
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Melbourne Zoo
Established in 1862, Melbourne Zoo is Australia's oldest zoo. It contains more than 350 animal species from Australia and around the world. It is a short distance from the city and can be accessed by car, train or a picturesque tram ride through
Royal Park. More
information at Melbourne Zoo.
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Australian National Aviation Museum
A collection of aeroplanes and displays relating to Australia's aviation
history. The museum is at Moorabbin Airport.
more info > >
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 >>
Chinese Museum
Situated in the heart of Chinatown, the Chinese Museum records the history and
significant contribution of Chinese people in Victoria since their first major
arrival with the gold rush.
more info > >
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
Ian Potter Museum of Art
The Ian Potter Museum of Art at Melbourne University is a short tram ride from
the city and a short walk from
Lygon Street Carlton. Entry is free but from time to time there are special
exhibitions in part of the gallery which may entail an entry charge. Exhibited
works are chosen from teh art clocction of the Unversity of Melbourne - the
largest university art collection in Australia.
More info >>
Immigration Museum
To the best of White Hat’s knowledge, this event or location is
currently cancelled, postponed or suspended due to COVID-19 precautions. If in
doubt check
with the organiser or institution involved. White Hat will constantly monitor
events and venues in an attempt to update listings when conditions change.
Covering Victoria's immigration history from the early 1800s to the present day. More information on the Immigration Museum
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 - International Collection
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 >>
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium features marine life
from the Southern Ocean and Antarctic regions. This means that locals
can learn more about our own sea life while visitors from the northern
hemisphere are likely to witness creatures they have never seen before.
more info >>
Victorian Jazz Archive
The Victorian Jazz Archive is a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by
volunteers with the mission and vision of "Proactively Collecting, Archiving
& Disseminating Australian Jazz". The organisation's venue houses an
impressive collection of jazz-related materials.
More info >>
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Melbourne's Outskirts
Wetlands and Homestead...
Subscribers to our newsletter know such things...
Residence of the Governor of Victoria...
Another of Melbourne's Art Deco gems...
Underneath the dome is a beautiful library...
One of Melbourne's hidden gems...
Set in beautiful parklands...
Things to do in Melbourne's Outskirts
Friday 17th January 2020
As well as the events listed below as open on this day, you may also be interested in
the White Hat Guide to
Victoria's
Regions.
Events in Melbourne outskirts
Sunset Safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Experience Werribee Open Range Zoo in a whole new light with Sunset
Safari.
In this new and exclusive after-hours event, spend a night
out with some of the world’s most iconic animals. Start the evening with a
complimentary drink on arrival at the pop-up bar then set off on one of the
night’s three experiences. Adventure onto the Savannah for a
guided sunset tour, feast with friends at an intimate dinner of African
cuisine, and enjoy an immersive performance that showcases the rhythm and
soul of Africa.
Proceeds from Sunset Safari help Zoos Victoria support international
conservation partners such a Rhino
Fund Uganda. Help fight wildlife extinction and be among the first to
experience Werribee Open Range Zoo like never before.
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Markets in Melbourne Outskirts
Melton Community Twilight Market
White Hat suggests for those who live or work out west that you might want to give this newly established market run by the scouts a try. There are a variety of stalls and food is available. In addition there is a live DJ and affordable activities for the kids.
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Attractions in Melbourne Outskirts
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Almost 200 hectares of grassy plains and sweeping river terraces are home to a collection of animals from the grasslands of Africa, Australia and Asia.
More info
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Forest Glade Gardens
Forest Glade Gardens is one of Australia's finest private gardens. It is
short trip from Melbourne and is open to the public from September to May. It
features large exotic trees, a
bonsai house, a woodland section, a
fern gully a blue bell patch and
an impressive daffodil
lawn during spring; a topiary
garden, two aviaries, a laburnum arch, a
peony walk highlighted with
climbing roses, as well as numerous pergolas, ponds, fountains and statues. A
small entry fee applies (children free)
McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park
National Rhododendron Garden
At The National Rhododendron Gardens you will find brilliantly coloured
blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. Seasonal
changes ensure the gardens are a delight all year around. When not in bloom, you
can still soak in the beauty of rich bark textures, seed capsules, foliage
shapes and beautiful fragrance as you stroll through the grounds. More
information at
National Rhododendron Garden
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