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The Westsider: June, 2024

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History

Champions of the West – Living Museum of the West: Peter Haffenden

CHAMPIONS OF THE WEST -
The bravery and suffering of Australian soldiers in the various theatres of World War I and II has been covered comprehensively. Less attention has been given to what went on at home during the war years, which explains the importance of The Logic of Logistics, an exhibition by Melbourne’s Living Museum of the West. 
History

The history of Footscray’s after-dark entertainment 

Contributor -
The grandeur and vibrancy ofFootscray’s nighttime past is to be celebrated this October with an exhibition titled Friday Nights in Footscray. The exhibition will tell the story of the 'Cinderella Suburb', a place which once had five picture houses and multiple ballrooms within the main city block.
History

Ghost Signs: C. J. Angus building – 102 Ferguson St in Williamstown

GHOST SIGNS -
The story behind the "Ghost Signs" at the C. J. Angus building – 102 Ferguson St in Williamstown
History

Then & Now: Bunbury Street Tunnel 1926

THEN & NOW -
Bunbury Street was once a quiet little suburban street now transformed into a cut-and-cover tunnel.  In the 1920s, Victorian Railways embarked on a major project to improve the flow of freight and passenger trains through Melbourne's western suburbs. The solution was to separate and add a new goods line from South Kensington to West Footscray. This bypassed the busy Footscray Junction and the goods yard and shipping sheds south of Dynon Road.
Arts

New film builds bridges across stories of Melbourne’s west 

Contributor -
A Footscray-based film-maker will pay tribute to his own family’s migrant story through his upcoming feature film, Westgate, scheduled for filming around Melbourne’s west in July.
Arts

Little Westies unleashing creativity for peace 

Contributor -
Picture this: young minds ablaze with imagination, transforming blank canvases into vibrant reflections of hope and unity; a manifestation of the International Women’s Peace Group’s (IWPG) Loving Peace Art Competition recently hosted at St James theApostle Primary School in Hoppers Crossing. In its 6th consecutive year, this esteemed international competition continues to captivate and involve more than 12,000 youths annually from 52 different countries across the globe. Despite the diversity of languages spoken by participants from different countries, the art they create speaks volumes, delivering messages of peace and unity to hearts around the world.
Entertainment

Screens – June 2024

Michael Smith -
Movie synopses for Emergency, The Mountain, Inside Out 2, and High and Low John Galliano
Literature

Recommended reading from local bookshops – June 2024

Contributor -
Reviews of the books The Extinction of Irena Rey, O Caledonia, Love, Death & Other Scenes, and Shower Land: Break the Curse
E-Gen

Why would anyone listen to ASMR?

Contributor -
You have most likely encountered this phenomenon of ASMR or more specifically ‘autonomous sensory meridian response’. It is the term used to describe a tingling sensation that people experience in the head or spine when listening to certain stimulating sounds. ASMR originated back in 2007 through an online forum of people sharing their experiences with sound, with Jennifer Allen popularizing the term later on YouTube in 2010. Nowadays, ASMR has emerged as a valuable tool for popularity itself, with celebrities such as Cardi B. and Chris Hemsworth delving into ASMR to use it as a promotional tool, enhance their brand image, and foster a deeper relationship with their audience. 
E-Gen

Bear vs man: Which would you choose?

Contributor -
In recent weeks, a viral TikTok trend has taken the internet by storm, sparking a heated debate on social media platforms. The trend involves a man asking women in America a seemingly simple yet thought-provoking question: 'Would you rather be stuck in the woods with a bear or a man?' To the surprise of many, the women overwhelmingly chose the bear over the man, igniting a fiery discussion on gender perceptions and safety in the wilderness.

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