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Photograph, Basketball Stadium, East Burwood

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Historical information

The East Burwood stadium was opened on the 24th July 1970 by Victorian Premier, Dick Hamer. It was the most famous basketball venue in the 70's and 80's costing $8 million. The stadium was financed by basketball patrons under administration of the Nunawading Basketball Association, a non-profit community advancement company. The stadium caters for 7000 players per week.

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Coloured photograph of the basketball stadium East Burwood. Cars parked at the front. The East Burwood hall in the distance. Located in Burwood Hwy East Burwood.