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Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchBadge
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Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Braybrook State School Excursion To The Melbourne Show C1958 Photograph
... From the late 1990s onward, several factors reduced school excursions to the Show: - Rising transport and supervision costs - Curriculum tightening - Increased risk‑management requirements - Shift toward museum, science, and cultural excursions - The end of the Show Day public holiday Some schools still attend, but it’s no longer the near‑universal tradition it once was....From the late 1990s onward, several factors reduced school excursions to the Show: - Rising transport and supervision costs - Curriculum tightening - Increased risk‑management requirements - Shift toward museum, science, and cultural excursions - The end of the Show Day public holiday Some schools still attend, but it’s no longer the near‑universal tradition it once was. ...For decades, Victorian state schools organised annual excursions to the Royal Melbourne Show, especially from the 1950s through the 1990s. These trips were so common that many former students remember them as a defining part of the school year. The Royal Melbourne Show wasn’t just rides and showbags, it was originally promoted as an educational agricultural exhibition. Schools attended because the Show offered: - Agricultural demonstrations - Livestock judging - Wool, dairy, and grain displays - Machinery and industry exhibits - Food production and rural‑skills education - Displays by government departments and civic organisations For many urban students, it was their only direct exposure to rural industries. From the late 1990s onward, several factors reduced school excursions to the Show: - Rising transport and supervision costs - Curriculum tightening - Increased risk‑management requirements - Shift toward museum, science, and cultural excursions - The end of the Show Day public holiday Some schools still attend, but it’s no longer the near‑universal tradition it once was.Many students who attended the Melbourne Show excursions will remember holding onto a rope as shown in this photograph.5372 - Braybrook State School Excursion To The Melbourne Show C1958 Photograph.jpgbraybrook state school, ballarat road, braybrook -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Brothel Cromer Avenue Sunshine North 1991 Photographs, Adam Ellwood, 3rd July 1991
... The Cromer Street, Sunshine North brothel (the licensed premises on the industrial estate of Cramer Street, near McIntyre Road) appears in council and licensing records from the mid‑1990s, with formal Victorian licensing occurring after the Sex Work Act 1994 came into force. Because brothel licensing in Victoria only became legal and regulated from 1994 onward, these photographs of 1991, the brothel must therefore must have been operating as an unlicensed brothel....The Cromer Street, Sunshine North brothel (the licensed premises on the industrial estate of Cramer Street, near McIntyre Road) appears in council and licensing records from the mid‑1990s, with formal Victorian licensing occurring after the Sex Work Act 1994 came into force. Because brothel licensing in Victoria only became legal and regulated from 1994 onward, these photographs of 1991, the brothel must therefore must have been operating as an unlicensed brothel. ...The Cromer Street, Sunshine North brothel (the licensed premises on the industrial estate of Cramer Street, near McIntyre Road) appears in council and licensing records from the mid‑1990s, with formal Victorian licensing occurring after the Sex Work Act 1994 came into force. Because brothel licensing in Victoria only became legal and regulated from 1994 onward, these photographs of 1991, the brothel must therefore must have been operating as an unlicensed brothel.Brothels become contentious when they are proposed or established because they sit at the intersection of planning, morality, neighbourhood identity, and public safety. Even when legal and regulated, they trigger multiple layers of concern in communities, councils, and media.Brothel Cromer Avenue Sunshine North 327.2sunshine north, cromer avenue -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumPhotograph - Aerial Photograph
... 1990s and 2000s, with large-scale residential subdivisions, infrastructure projects, and commercial developments reshaping the landscape. Key historical milestones include: Early Settlement: Originally inhabited by the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. European Settlement: Began in the mid-1800s, primarily for farming and grazing. Urban Expansion: Post-1970s, Craigieburn saw increasing suburban development, especially after the extension of rail and road infrastructure. Recent Growth: From the 2000s onward...1990s and 2000s, with large-scale residential subdivisions, infrastructure projects, and commercial developments reshaping the landscape. Key historical milestones include: Early Settlement: Originally inhabited by the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. European Settlement: Began in the mid-1800s, primarily for farming and grazing. Urban Expansion: Post-1970s, Craigieburn saw increasing suburban development, especially after the extension of rail and road infrastructure. Recent Growth: From the 2000s onward ...Craigieburn is a rapidly growing suburb located approximately 25 km north of Melbourne’s CBD. Historically, it was a rural area with agricultural roots, but since the late 20th century, it has undergone significant urban development. The transformation accelerated in the 1990s and 2000s, with large-scale residential subdivisions, infrastructure projects, and commercial developments reshaping the landscape. Key historical milestones include: Early Settlement: Originally inhabited by the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. European Settlement: Began in the mid-1800s, primarily for farming and grazing. Urban Expansion: Post-1970s, Craigieburn saw increasing suburban development, especially after the extension of rail and road infrastructure. Recent Growth: From the 2000s onward, Craigieburn became one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing suburbs, with new estates, schools, and shopping centres.This large colour aerial photograph of Craigieburn holds significant value as a visual record of the suburb’s transformation from a semi-rural landscape to a dynamic urban centre in Melbourne’s northern growth corridor. Captured during a period of rapid development, the image documents the spatial evolution of Craigieburn, including residential expansion, infrastructure projects, and the integration of green spaces and commercial zones. The photograph is historically significant as it reflects the broader patterns of post-2000 suburban growth in Victoria, driven by population pressures, housing demand, and strategic planning initiatives. It provides insight into land use changes, transport connectivity (notably the Hume Highway and Craigieburn railway line), and the emergence of community hubs such as Craigieburn Central. From a cultural heritage perspective, the image contributes to understanding the lived environment of diverse communities who have settled in Craigieburn, including its role in accommodating Melbourne’s multicultural population. It also serves as a reference point for future urban planning, environmental monitoring, and historical comparison. The photograph is an important archival asset for researchers, planners, and local historians, offering a detailed snapshot of a pivotal moment in Craigieburn’s development trajectory.Colour aerial photograph of Craigieburnaerial photograph, craigieburn
