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    THEN & NOW

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    Column by Mark McDonald. If you like historical Then and Now photos of the west, follow @historicprints.com.au
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    Williamstown Post & Telegraph Office

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    Step back in time at the Williamstown Post & Telegraph office. Learn about its rich history, architectural features, and enduring service to the community.
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    West Footscray’s Industrial Giant

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    Step back in time with then and now photos of Creamoata Mills in Footscray. Learn about the company's role in the district's economic growth.
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    Then & Now: The Kinnears Rope Factory

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    Discover the fascinating story of the Kinnears Rope Factory in Footscray, a once-thriving industrial landmark with a tragic past.
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    Newport Substation

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    The Newport Substation, established over a century ago to convert power for Melbourne’s electric trains, was constructed between 1915 and 1916. 
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    Then & Now: The Anglers Tavern 1880s

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    More than a pub, the Anglers Tavern is a local social icon with a liquid history dating back to the 1860s. Originally known by many names, Anglers Arms, Anglers Rest and Anglers Hotel, it has weathered floods and reinvented itself through the years.
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