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Has anyone seen this plaque originally donated to North Williamstown Primary School?

Contributor Contributor -
Discover the intriguing story of Kate Baker, a distinguished daughter of Williamstown. Can you help find her lost bronze plaque?
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Rockets, thrills and spills: rumbling through Melbourne’s west with Mad Max

Peter Dewar Peter Dewar -
Explore the iconic Mad Max film franchise, from its humble beginnings in Melbourne's west to the triumphant reception of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Viney Bros Cycle Works – Bunbury Street, Newport

GHOST SIGNS GHOST SIGNS -
Step into the past with Viney Bros Cycle Works. Learn about the unique story of this iconic Welsh family and their bicycle business.
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West Footscray’s Industrial Giant

THEN & NOW THEN & NOW -
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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Brooklyn’s migrant history a story to remember

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By Millie Schillick If you are passing by Brooklyn, stop by the Reserve on Nolan Avenue and learn about some of the area’s rich migrant history. Right near...
History

Then & Now: The Kinnears Rope Factory

THEN & NOW THEN & NOW -
Discover the fascinating story of the Kinnears Rope Factory in Footscray, a once-thriving industrial landmark with a tragic past.
History

Ghost Signs – Terminus Hotel

GHOST SIGNS GHOST SIGNS -
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.
History

DEEP WEST: How a little piece of Sunshine ended up in Tsarist Russia

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Delve into the history of Sunshine and its iconic H.V. McKay Memorial Gardens. Learn how this visionary industrialist transformed the suburb and its landscape.

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