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    GHOST SIGNS

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    A column by Sean Reynolds. If you’d like to read more stories about Melbourne’s past, follow me on Instagram @melbourne_ghostsigns.

    Alfred Hotel (Mac’s Hotel) 

    Step back in time with the Alfred Hotel in Williamstown. Explore the fascinating history of this iconic bluestone landmark.

    Velvet Soap – Cash Grocer

    A historic grocer's shop in Footscray shows ghost signs of the last 100 years, including Velvet Soap.

    Viney Bros Cycle Works – Bunbury Street, Newport

    Step into the past with Viney Bros Cycle Works. Learn about the unique story of this iconic Welsh family and their bicycle business.

    Ghost Signs – Terminus Hotel

    Uncover the history of the iconic Terminus Hotel in Williamstown. Explore the tales of brawls and booze that make this ghost sign a fascinating relic of the past.

    Food, Coffee, Banter

    The ‘Food, Coffee, Banter’ mantra scrawled across the awning of Seddon cafe Fig & Walnut, is a slice of inner-west iconography.