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Computers come to Southbank
Most major office buildings in Melbourne in the post-war era were commissioned for banks, oil or insurance companies
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Southbank’s sculptures
Southbank is graced with some wonderful sculptures, both historic and modern.
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Fashion and Southbank
Among the many galvanised iron factories along Sturt St in the 1930s was a stylish new factory for Lucy Secor fashion designers.
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High-pressure building boom hits Southbank!
In the 1950s, corporations seeking to construct new buildings in Melbourne began facing difficulties in finding large plots of land in the city and began to look south across the river.
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Southbank Morgue
One of the most important state government buildings located in Southbank is the State Coroner’s Office and the Victorian Institute of Forensic Pathology, where medical staff examine bodies and prepare for testimony at a Coronial enquiry as to the cause of death
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Daring robbery at City Rd
The former City Road Post office, on the corner of Hanna Street (now Kings Way), was a substantial red-brick building that was part of the State School grounds
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Pubs in Southbank
Looking for a pub in Southbank? It’s certainly not as easy as it once was.
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Under the mound
The Habitat-Filter Park in Sturt St, with its six multi-coloured shards, is a distinctive and prominent design that today anchors the run-off from the freeway.
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Want to buy a car? Go to Southbank!
Saturday morning would see a procession of prospective purchasers looking for a car in Southbank where the streets, particularly Sturt St, were full of businesses dedicated to the motor car.
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Gangs in Southbank
Recent “gang” activity in inner Melbourne has received lots of attention – but it is nothing new.
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Workhorses of industry in Southbank
A series of electrical sub-stations were the workhorses of many industrial enterprises in Southbank in the 20th century.
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From corporate office to high-end living
At the southern end of Southbank is the block of apartments called The Domain.
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“Mansions” in Southbank
The early 20th centry saw the arrival of large blocks of apartments in the city and inner suburbs of Melbourne
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Art Deco panels at the ABC
The ABC has finally finished its refurbishment of its headquarters in in Sturt St, providing an ultra-modern facility for its operations
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Meet you at the Malthouse!
A major part of Melbourne’s cultural scene is centred on Southbank.
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The Violet Crumble – born and bred in Southbank
Numerous household items were produced in the factories and workshops in Southbank. But perhaps none achieved the popularity of Hoadley’s Violet Crumble.
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Limbless in Southbank
One of the many tragic consequences of war is that some combatants lose limbs.
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Henley-on-Yarra
The people of Melbourne love hosting and participating in large-scale sporting events – racing, football, cricket and the grand prix.
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Trams in Southbank
Southbank is fortunate to be served by several tram lines, running along St Kilda Rd, Sturt St, Kings Way and Clarendon St. But it wasn’t always like that.
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