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On this day in 1885 Isaac Isaacs was born. He was to become Australia's first Australian-born Governor General. We have listed him in our 200 Significant Australians. Read more at The White Hat Guide to Sir Isaac Isaacs.
On this day in 1835 John Batman conducted a treaty with local Aborigines regarding the annual lease of land in the region now known as Victoria.
On this day in 1942 a large allied force landed on the beaches of France in what is now known as D-Day.
This day is also Swedish National Day recognising both the day in 1523 when when King Gustavus I came to the throne as well as the day in 1809 when the Swedish Constitution was adopted in 1809. It is a public holiday in Sweden.
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.
Experience the magnificent Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade on a one hour guided tour. Discover the rich history of this iconic building while taking in uninterrupted views of the Melbourne city skyline.
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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.
On Friday, Satuday and Sunday evenings Heffernan Lane in Chinatown is given over to a 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 >>
Victoria's premier market and major tourist attraction with fresh produce and general goods. More information at Queen Victoria Market.
A large undercover produce and general market. More information at South Melbourne Market.
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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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 Melbourne.
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 >>
Built by arguably Australia's finest musician, Percy Grainger, to house his collection of music-related instruments, scores and other items associated with his life and career. more info > >
The Heide Museum of Modern Art is a gallery, sculpture park and museum of important art and artists from Melbourne and beyond. White Hat recommends that anyone interested in Australian art, particularly that of the Heidelberg School, should pay a visit to this important site. More details at Heide Museum of Modern 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 >>
Covering Victoria's immigration history from the early 1800s to the present day. More information on the Immigration Museum
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.
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