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 Melbourne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Melbourne has undergone a major urban 'revival', such that it is sometimes classed as being in a second tier of "world cities"; the GaWC study group in the UK ranks Melbourne, on the basis of relative availability of specialised "advanced services" as a "minor world city" comparable to cities such as Vancouver, Osaka, and Prague.
Melbourne is built on the land of the Kulin nation, the original Aboriginal inhabitants of the area.
Melbourne is a large commercial and industrial centre, with many of Australia's largest companies, and many multinational corporations (approximately one-third of the 100 largest multinationals operating in Australia as of 2002) headquartered there.
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 Science Fair Projects - Richmond railway station, Melbourne
Richmond station was the filming location for the opening scene of Romper Stomper, although in the film it was credited as Footscray station.
It is the junction of all of Melbourne's eastern and southeastern rail lines with trains on the Frankston, Glen Waverley, Pakenham, Sandringham, Cranbourne, Belgrave, Lilydale and Alamein lines passing through the station.
It is located in the suburb of Richmond, and is built on an embankment immediately east of Punt Road with platforms extending west across the Punt Road railway bridge.
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 Richmond railway station, Melbourne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is the junction of all of Melbourne's eastern and southeastern rail lines with trains on the Frankston, Glen Waverley, Pakenham, Sandringham, Cranbourne, Belgrave, Lilydale and Alamein lines passing through the station.
Richmond station was the filming location for the opening scene of Romper Stomper, although in the film it was credited as Footscray station.
It is located in the suburb of Richmond, and is built on an embankment immediately east of Punt Road with platforms extending west across the Punt Road railway bridge.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Richmond_railway_station,_Melbourne   (403 words)

  
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 Melbourne Central City, Victoria
The Museum railway station underneath was renamed Melbourne Central, virtually upon the announced transfer of the Museum from Swanston Street to the Carlton Gardens.
Fortunately for central Melbourne the transport utilities were in place, with railway lines from the suburbs and a dense network of cable trams, mostly put in service between 1887 and 1890.
Melbourne's central city area has traditionally been defined as the "Golden Mile", which is the checker-board survey by the government surveyor, Robert Hoddle, who in 1837 fixed a township of six blocks by four blocks.
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 Jolimont railway station, Melbourne - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Jolimont is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
It is located in the suburb of East Melbourne and is a short walk from the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the adjacent Yarra Park.
In 2005 the station is set to undergo a $1.3 million dollar upgrade in preparation for the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Jolimont_railway_station,_Melbourne   (120 words)

  
 Science Fair Projects - East Richmond railway station, Melbourne
Due to its location at the inner end of Melbourne's busiest group of railway lines a large number of services pass East Richmond although only a limited number stop, largely because of its proximity to Richmond station, a major interchange, a few hundred metres down Swan Street.
It is 4.3 km from Flinders Street Station, the center of the city's suburban railway network, and in Metcard ticketing Zone 1.
Most Glen Waverley trains also stop at the station and on weekends are the only trains to stop necessitating a change at Burnley for the Belgrave and Lilydale lines and an additional change at Camberwell for the Alamein line.
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 history.html
Eleven through platforms were provided at the station on its completion in 1910 and were vastly different from the original platforms which sported semi-circular verandahs terminated by timber valances and at the west end 'train sheds', embracing both platforms and tracks.
The clocks at the main entrance of the station were part of the original design plans, and remain in almost the same place as they did in the early years of construction.
Flinders Street Station has emerged as a symbol of Victoria's capital city and is an institution in the daily routine of nearly a quarter of a million people.
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 Melbourne - Wikitravel
Melbourne is the second-largest city in Australia and the capital of the state of Victoria.
Melbourne is more-or-less centrally located on the coast of Victoria, and there are many natural and manmade attractions close enough to easily visit in a day's return drive.
Melbourne’s public transport system "Metlink" is comprised of trams, trains and buses: trams service the central city and inner suburbs, trains service the suburbs, and buses where there are no tram or train tracks.
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 www.theage.com.au - Call to revamp 'shabby' Richmond station
The Melbourne City Council and Melbourne Cricket Ground are urging the State Government to redevelop Richmond railway station to provide better access to the MCG, amid claims the station will be an eyesore during the Commonwealth Games.
"The State Government recognises that Richmond station has not been upgraded for a number of years and is considering what works can be carried out on the station within the existing Department of Infrastructure budget," she said.
On Tuesday, Melbourne City Council voted 6-1 to call on the Government to upgrade the station, including building a pedestrian footbridge over Brunton Avenue.
www.theage.com.au /text/articles/2005/08/03/1122748699989.html   (425 words)

  
 Richmond, Victoria
Richmond Hill was occupied by Farquhar McCrae (surgeon, suburban speculator) and Joseph Docker.
Richmond municipality's census populations were 7,071 (1854), 23,405 (1881), 40,442 (1911), 35,213 (1954) and 22,789 (1991).
It is one of Melbourne's oldest industrial areas, although at the beginning it was a mixture of villas, tanneries and brickworks.
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 Melbourne, Australia Backpackers Hostels
Melbourne may be an incredibly friendly, vibrant, and exciting place to be, but I'll never forget hiking and lying on the beaches at Wilson's Promontory, meeting other travellers, and truly experiencing Australia at it's best on my frquent escapes from the Melbourne buzz.
Melbourne is easily the best city in the world, and a place I would move to without hesitation if given the chance.
While Melbourne is without a doubt my favourite place in the southern hemisphere, I also think it's crucial to head out of the city to places like the Otways, Gippsland, and Wilson's Promontory to really see what Victoria has to offer.
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 Dictionary of Australian Biography We-Wy
He bought a share in a station property with which he had some success, did some exploring, and in 1848 was offered a seat on a proposed nominee council by the governor, Sir George Grey (q.v.).
He afterwards was partner in a station at Clunes where the Port Phillip gold mine was discovered, from which he drew large royalties.
In 1874 Wilson gave the university of Melbourne £30,000 which with accrued interest was expended on a building in the Gothic style now known as the Wilson Hall.
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 Melbourne Australia Travel Guide Gayot
Today, Melbourne is a city of four million inhabitants from many varied ethnic origins all contributing to its multicultural nature.
As Australia's cultural and intellectual capital, Melbourne is host to a never-ending series of arts and writers' festivals with a rich program of events throughout the year.
You can also discover Melbourne from the water with one of the one- or two-hour scenic cruises offered by Melbourne River Cruises along the Yarra River, which bisects the city.
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 St Kilda Railway Station & Metropol Apartments
Over 1957-59, the Railways tram was closed due to competition from motor traffic (68% increase between 1947-51), leading to the decline of the station and of St Kilda itself: “...
Gradually the station facilities closed: the refreshment rooms (1969), the post office (1972), the booking hall and ladies waiting room (1976), and in 1981 services on the line were reduced.
On leaving the St Kilda station, turn to the right down a wide thoroughfare flanked with pleasant residences, most of which are to be approached through well kept gardens, leads direct to the sea-beach.
www.skhs.org.au /SKHSbuildings/19.htm   (1273 words)

  
 Melbourne - Wikitravel
Melbourne is the second-largest city in Australia and the capital of the state of Victoria.
Melbourne is more-or-less centrally located on the coast of Victoria, and there are many natural and manmade attractions close enough to easily visit in a day's return drive.
You Yangs Regional Park is 55 km south-west of Melbourne and 22 km north of Geelong.
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 Richmond, Victoria
The land falls away to the river in the east, to the Collingwood flat in the north and to the flat land of Burnley n the south.
Richmond Hill was occupied by Farquhar McCrae (surgeon, suburban speculator) and Joseph Docker.
Richmond municipality's census populations were 7,071 (1854), 23,405 (1881), 40,442 (1911), 35,213 (1954) and 22,789 (1991).
www.arts.monash.edu.au /ncas/multimedia/gazetteer/list/richmond.html   (1536 words)

  
 MELBOURNE - BACKPACKERS GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA
Healsville Wildlife Sanctuary is 50 kilometres east of Melbourne in the
A large portion of Melbourne's residents were born overseas and immigrated giving the city a multicultural mix with a rich diversity of restaurant cuisines and ethnic festivals.
Melbourne also has a powerful annual line up of major sporting events including the Australian tennis open, both the car and motorcycle Australian Formula One grand prix, the Australian Rules Football grand final and internationally renowned horse races during the Spring Racing Carnival, the biggest race being the Melbourne Cup.
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 Hillside Court Melbourne, Australia
Hillside Court is one of the of the few female hostels in Melbourne.
It's facilities include Kitchen, Dining Room/TV Lounge, Gold Phone, Residents Phone, Laundry, Swimming Pool and Garden.It is located close to the MCG, Melbourne Tennis Centre, Fitzroy Gardens and Bridge Rd. factory outlet shopping and restaurants.
The Best Choice For Female Accommodation in Melbourne
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 Shopping for HK in Melbourne
This list of HK-related stores in Melbourne has been compiled at the request of Ryan for inclusion in the Hong Kong Movie Resource, a list of places to find HK film worldwide.
Their Asian music section is the largest I've seen in Melbourne, and includes a handful of soundtracks; the Once Upon a Time in China soundtrack is a perennial item.
Footscray has a high Vietnamese population, which is why the best spring rolls in Melbourne are found right here!
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 Metro Hotel & Suites Melbourne - Hotels in Melbourne, Australia
Perfectly located to offer you all the magnificent attractions of this exciting city, the Metro Hotel Melbourne is among Melbourne's most modern and stylish places to stay.
On the edge of the CBD and opposite the Melbourne Cricket Ground - close to the Botanic Gardens and the Victorian Arts Centre - there's entertainment, beauty, history and culture all around you.
Adjacent to Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and Rod Laver Arena Tennis Centre
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 Railway Stations in the area of Richmond, Australia
Here is a list of railway stations in the Richmond area.
Railway Stations in the area of Richmond, Australia
Simply click on a railway station name to display the list of nearby hotels.
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 Ferrocarril del este de Richmond, Melbourne
English version: East Richmond railway station, Melbourne Next: Mitsubishi Lancer/Carisma GT Up
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 events.htm
The Melbourne Club is now located on the 1st floor 25 Wangaratta St, Richmond.
Negotiations are continuing for the best venue and further details will be posted as they emerge.
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 gettingthere.asp
If you are arriving from the east and south-east of Melbourne, alight at Richmond Station and head west along Swan Street, past Olympic Park.
Three railway stations serve the Melbourne Park environs:
From Jolimont Station, head south through Yarra Park, past the MCG and across the MCG-Melbourne Park footbridge to the front steps of Melbourne Park.
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 Temple Meads Train Station Bristol WCities Destination Guide
Inside the station there are a couple of coffee vendors, some food outlets, a newsagent, phones, toilets, cash points and bus and taxi ranks.
This rather grand station was built in 1841 and designed by Brunel (who also designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge and SS Great Britain).
It's ten minutes walk from the city center and is served by numerous buses.
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 Melbourne Accommodation, Oakleigh, Clayton
Located in the S.E. Suburbs, 12kms from Melbourne within walking distance to railway and large shopping complex.
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), has both international and domestic terminals and is around 25km (10 miles) north west of the city.
As a guide, the approximate flying time from Melbourne to Perth is 4 hours, to Sydney 1.5 hours, to Brisbane 3.5 hours and Cairns 3.5 hours.
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