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Melbourne History

Melbourne History

Melbourne History

Melbourne History

Melbourne History

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Seven Melbourne Events that were Bigger Than The Beatles - overview

Seven Monuments of Melbourne - overview

  1. A Monument to Sydney-Melbourne Rivalry
  2.  Two Yarra Bookends
  3.  An Antarctic Monument
  4. Troubles on the other side of the world
  5.  A Plaque but no Statue
  6.  Two Pillars of Melbourne
  7.  Two Horse Troughs

Who were the original inhabitants of Melbourne?

Melbourne Street Names

The Chronicles of Early Melbourne

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Some forthcoming events related to Melbourne History:

Free Guided Tour of Fitzroy Gardens

A free one hour guided walking tour through this formal garden highlighting its rich history. Bookings are not required. The tour leaves from the Information Centre in the gardens.



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Parliament House Open Day

Apart from its regular free daily tours, Melbourne's Parliament House has an annual open day. On this day not only are the interior spaces of Parliament House open to the public, the grounds and gardens are also accessible. More details at Parliament House Open Day >>

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Free Government House garden tour

Government House garden

Garden lovers can enjoy a free tour of the Government House gardens. Tours start at 11am and are free but bookings are essential.

The gardens feature magnificent lawns, specimen trees surrounded by large beds of trees and shrubs, and the Peace and Prosperity Kitchen Garden. The gardens also feature ceremonial trees planted by members of the Royal Family and previous Governors.

The tour goes for about one hour and you will need a general level of fitness. There are some steps, small hills and uneven surfaces.

While each tour caters for up to 30 people, there are no group bookings available.
Bookings close at 12 noon the day before the tour, or when the tour is full. Bookings can be made online through the official website

Wear casual clothes with sensible footwear. Bring photo ID (passport, drivers licence, student ID etc.,). Check in at the Government House Gatehouse 15 minutes before the tour starts.
Entry will involve passing through a security checkpoint and bag inspection.

You are encouraged to take public transport: Flinders Street Station is a 15 to 20-minute walk to Government House Take the St Kilda Rd/Coventry St tram - routes 3/3a, 5, 6,16, 64, 67 and 72 - and get off at the Grant Street - Police Memorial stop.

Parking is not available at the House. If you drive, there is metered parking on Linlithgow and Birdwood avenues.

Tours can be cancelled in extreme weather or for operational reasons.



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Coburg Historical Society
Visitiors to the monthly meeting will enjoy a guest speaker, after which a light supper is served. ..
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