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 South Yarra, Victoria
South Yarra east of Punt Road was connected to Melbourne by railway in 1859, and joined to Caulfield and Gippsland in 1879.
South Yarra is a residential suburb extending from St. Kilda Road to Williams Road, Toorak, bordered on the north by the Domain, the Botanic Gardens and the Yarra River, and on the south by Commercial Road, Prahran.
South Yarra was the location of the first of three Crown land sales for Prahran, the subdivisions beginning south of the Yarra river in 1840s and ending at Dandenong Road ten years later.
www.arts.monash.edu.au /ncas/multimedia/gazetteer/list/southyarra.html   (1069 words)

  
 Melbourne
Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia and the capital of the south eastern state of Victoria.
The city is divided into two parts by the Yarra River.
In the North and West of Melbourne there are the working areas, in the South and East the living areas.
www.gah.vs.bw.schule.de /webseite/australien/melbourne.htm   (1418 words)

  
 Sandringham House
The line has a total of 11 level crossings between South Yarra and Sandringham, one of which (New St.) is among the last remaining manually operated in Melbourne.
Sandringham railway station is located in the suburb of the same name beside Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne, Australia.
The maximum permissible train speed is 70 km/h for the distance between South Yarra and Sandringham.
www.artistbooking.com /trips/181/sandringham-house.html   (827 words)

  
 Melbourne
Flinders street is the busiest suburban railway Station in the southern hemisphere even after the completion of the city loop railway subway with three stations in a subway and linking Spencer street to suburban train trips.
Southgate Located on the south bank of the Yarra and is like a gateway to Southbank.
Melbourne has many public parks and gardens within walking distance of the city centre: Botanical Gardens was created in the English landscape tradition and extends for 36 hectares along the Yarra River.
www.aussiemel.com /australia/html/melbourne.html   (803 words)

  
 Wikipedia:WikiProject Melbourne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Melbourne is home to one of the world's largest urban sprawls, and its many suburbs boast an amazing cultural diversity.
Melbourne is broken up in local Cities and Shires, each with its own local council and Mayor.
Melbourne's first Mayor was inaugurated in 1842, and the first Lord Mayor in 1902.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Melbourne   (858 words)

  
 Walkabout - Melbourne
Sorrento south of Melbourne) in October 1803 and a short-lived colony was established.
In spite of the cynicism of some the Yarra River (it was described in 1886 as 'Its banks are of mud, and its stagnant waters a mixture of sludge and filth') may be slightly muddy but it also happens to be attractive and there are many excellent walks along its banks.
Melbourne is laid out in a grid pattern, north-south, east-west and the trams run accordingly.
www.walkabout.com.au /fairfax/locations/VICMelbourne.shtml   (4473 words)

  
 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.
He at first had a small property on the northern outskirts of Melbourne but in 1844, in partnership with J. Johnston, took up a cattle station near Dandenong.
gutenberg.net.au /dictbiog/0-dict-biogWe-Wy.html   (20437 words)

  
 MELBOURNE - BACKPACKERS GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA
Mornington Peninsula and its wineries (50-100km south of Melbourne)
Melbourne theatres include Regent, Princess and Her Majesty's in the east end of the city and the State Theatre on St Kilda Road at Southbank just over the river from the city.
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.
www.geocities.com /austtravel/vic/melbourn.html   (5124 words)

  
 List of Melbourne railway stations
This is a list of the 200 currently operating suburban railway stations (216 including greater metropolitan stations) in Melbourne, Australia.
There are also a further 19 stations on 3 heritage, volunteer-operated, tourist railways.
Stations are broken up into 3 Metcard ticketing zones (some stations are in two zones, where tickets for either zone may be used), as well as the City Saver area, which is within Zone 1 and covers the central business district.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/L/List-of-Melbourne-railway-stations.htm   (808 words)

  
 THE LYALL HOTEL webpage on pilotpreferred.com
At South Yarra, alight at Murphy Street (one stop before South Yarra railway station) — The Lyall is 100m up Murphy Street on your right.
Tram: Catch a #59 from Airport West to the city (Elizabeth/Flinders Streets), walk north one block to the railway station, catch a #8 tram.
At South Yarra, turn left into Murphy Street — The Lyall is 100m up Murphy Street on your right.
users.bigpond.net.au /pilotpreferred/thelyall   (466 words)

  
 Hotel Claremont, South Yarra, Australia
From Spencer Street Station take train to South Yarra Station, the Hotel is approximately 40 metres from the Station, on the same side of Toorak Rd. as the Station [turn left as you walk out of the station].
Take a train from Flinders Street Station or Spencer Street Station on either the Frankston, Dandenong or Sandringham lines and get off at South Yarra Station.
Take Sky Bus from in front of the Airport Arrival area, Tickets are $13 from Airport to Spencer Street Railway Station.
www.asiatravel.com /australia/prepaidhotels/claremont/transport.html   (306 words)

  
 Society of Australian Genealogists - Recent accessions
Map of New South Wales showing counties and positions of lighthouses extracted from 'The Geographical Encyclopaedia of NSW' 1892 edition in SAG library at B9/1/2.
Map of the streets of Perth with tram, omnibus, trolley bus, ferry routes and railways 1957.
History of Legacy in New South Wales, 1926-1986.
www.sag.org.au /new/accessions.htm   (1863 words)

  
 The Yarra Valley : Planning a Trip Frommers.com
Home > Destinations > Australia and the South Pacific > Australia > Melbourne > The Yarra Valley > Planning a Trip
(Catch a train from Melbourne's Spencer Street Station to Lilydale; the trip takes about an hour.) Buses connect with trains roughly 12 times a day; call for exact connection times.
Bid on luxury travel auctions to Australia & the South Pacific and save!
www.frommers.com /destinations/theyarravalley/0709010002.html   (234 words)

  
 Manor House Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Apartments South Yarra
Accommodation in a stylish Boutique One Bedroom Apartment in South Yarra, Complimentary security carparking, Exclusive use of the Indoor Pool, Spa and Gym equipment, Privelege Card-discounts at local retailers.
A Town House in the middle of South Yarra, two levels of your own private accommodation.
Manor House Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Apartments South Yarra
www.staymelbourne.com.au /index.jsp   (518 words)

  
 Recent acquisitions - Victorian and local history
South Bank architectural and historical study 1983 2 volumes [donated by Geoff Austin, Heritage Victoria]
Melbourne 1840-1900 'The phenomenal city': a joint exhibition from the collections of the State Library of Victoria and The Melbourne City Council, Irving Benson Hall, State Library of Victoria 18 July - 7 October 1984 [donated by Leony Graham, Bayside Libraries]
Flora of Melbourne: a guide to the indigenous plants of the greater Melbourne area / edited by Marilyn Gray and John Knight 3rd enlarged ed.
www.pmi.net.au /newbooks.htm   (11105 words)

  
 World History :: Encyclopedia Index -- Ya
Yamhill District and Morrison/Southwest 3rd Avenue (MAX stations)
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/Ya.htm   (96 words)

  
 River
1973 William CF Plomer, South Africa libretto writer (Curlew River), dies at 69
1921 Oldest radio station west of Mississippi River licensed in Greeley Co
1908 1st tunnel under Hudson River (railway tunnel) opens
www.brainyhistory.com /topics/r/river.html   (2441 words)

  
 Coopers History of Malvern: Chapter 17
In the year 1878 it was decided to construct the line south of the valley lands through Caulfield, the southern portion of Malvern, through Prahran, junctioning with the Brighton-Melbourne line at South Yarra railway station.
Railways and Tramways—Glen Iris Valley Line—The Oakleigh Extension Through Malvern—Effect on Glenferrie Road Shopping Trade—Advancement of Malvern—The Glen Waverley Line— The Prahran-Malvern Tramways Initiated by the Malvern Council —The Last Phase—Social Club and Tennis Courts—The Fatal Plague of Influenza 1918.
When the Melbourne Tramway Company came into existence, he said, to quote his own words, that he "did not believe in spewing passengers off the railways on to the trams." So far as the Malvern Tramway was concerned he asserted that he would "take good care" the Government had the power to purchase the line.
www.stonnington.vic.gov.au /library/online/coopers_history_of_malvern_chap17.htm   (2441 words)

  
 MELBOURNE - BACKPACKERS GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA
South Gate Complex of classy shops and restaurants overlooking the Yarra River is a popular and pleasant place to have lunch or dinner on a warm day.
Just south of the city centre over the Yarra River is the new arts precinct of South Bank.
Two hour, daily and weekly tickets are available from machines at railway stations and milkbars and newsagents who advertise that they sell Met tickets.
www.geocities.com /austtravel/vic/melbourn.html   (2441 words)

  
 An Oxlade family via Victoria
Caroline had occupation Poplar Railway Station; census 1861charwoman, at 20 Old Fish st with Ben and family also her son George; 1881 widow, City of London Union Workhouse; d Hackney 1887.
Whereas in previous years the regattas had been held on the winding, narrow Upper Yarra, in 1862 it was resolved to move to the lower Yarra, below its junction with the Saltwater River [now known as Maribyrnong River and junction modified]...
On 3 Nov there was a news report that he was missing, described as of fair complexion, wearing a white pinafore and straw hat with blue ribbon.
www.justd.com /oxlade   (6184 words)

  
 adonline.id.au Melbourne Buildings Camberwell Railway Station
Camberwell railway station is an important example of the "Malvern Group" of architecturally similar stations, another prime example being South Yarra Railway Station.
The Camberwell railway station is located beside Burke Road in Camberwell, in a cut-out section of land.
As one of the images below demonstrates, the current Camberwell railway station complex was a replacement for an earlier set of buildings dating from the period when the three railway lines were level with Burke Road (the Palace Hotel can be seen in the background on the right) and there was no central platform.
www.adonline.id.au /buildings/camberwell.php   (209 words)

  
 Australia Travel Guide Transportation to and within Australia
The airport is about 5 miles (8km) south of the city center.
Tullamarine airport, in Melbourne is the stop for all international and most national flights to this city.
It is located 14 miles (22km) northwest of Melbourne.
www.asinah.net /australiatransport.html   (209 words)

  
 Metlink Call Centre Intranet - Victoria's Official Public Transport Web site
This closure is necessary to allow for construction of the Yarra Precinct Pedestrian Bridge, linking Birrarung Marr with the Melbourne Cricket Ground, in preparation for the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
Spencer Street Station's temporary coach terminal is currently located three blocks away from the station's train terminal.
Melbourne to Ballarat and Ararat on 11-12 December - Coaches will replace all trains.
intranet.victrip.com.au   (209 words)

  
 Hotel Saville of South Yarra Transport
Buses and trams run right outside our front door and the railway station is a short 10 minute walk away.
The Hotel Saville's location makes it extremely accessible to public transport.
www.saville.com.au /PublicTransprt.htm   (209 words)

  
 Metcard - News - Metcard News
Buses from Sandringham station (departing same time as trains) will stop at all stations to South Yarra station and connect with trains to Flinders Street station.
There will also be buses running express from South Yarra station to Elsternwick station, then stopping at all stations to Sandringham station.
There will also be buses stopping all stations to Elsternwick station, then running express to South Yarra station.
www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au /metcard/news/news_detail.php?id=1294   (319 words)

  
 Hotel Claremont Guest House - Melbourne Hotel At Not1Night
From Spencer Street Station take train to South Yarra Station (hotel is just a short walk from station), or catch a taxi cab from Spencer Street station to the property.
The South Yarra train station and Melbourne's world famous trams are also right on our doorstep.
Toorak Rd in South Yarra is approximately 3 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD.
www.not1night.com.au /index.php?page=Customer:AvailabilityDetail&hotel_id=8   (770 words)

  
 Sports Fresh : Article 'Cranbourne, Victoria'
South Yarra is a "premium" station, meaning that it is staffed from first to last train, and has extra customer services available.
It is 4.2 km from Flinders Street Station, the center of the city's suburban railway network, and in Metcard ticketing Zone 1.
The highway commences in Dandenong, branching from the Princes Highway, and heads in a general south-east direction, passing through the towns of Cranbourne, Tooradin, Koo Wee Rup, Nyora, Korrumburra, Leongatha, Foster, Welshpool and Yarram, before heading north to rejoin the Princes Highway at Sale.
www.sports-fresh.net /DisplayArticle501131.html   (750 words)

  
 Sports Fresh : Article 'Cranbourne, Victoria'
South Yarra is a "premium" station, meaning that it is staffed from first to last train, and has extra customer services available.
It is 4.2 km from Flinders Street Station, the center of the city's suburban railway network, and in Metcard ticketing Zone 1.
The highway commences in Dandenong, branching from the Princes Highway, and heads in a general south-east direction, passing through the towns of Cranbourne, Tooradin, Koo Wee Rup, Nyora, Korrumburra, Leongatha, Foster, Welshpool and Yarram, before heading north to rejoin the Princes Highway at Sale.
www.sports-fresh.net /DisplayArticle501131.html   (750 words)

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