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Fabian · June 14th, 2012, 09:48 AM

Luna Park

Luna Park will turn 100 this year and has proudly entertained the people of Melbourne since 1912.

The famous face was being restored at the time of taking the images, so the face you see is the hoarding created to make it look like the real face.

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aljuarez · June 15th, 2012, 03:29 AM

Great work, Fabian! I especially love how you take your time taking pictures!

Fabian · June 16th, 2012, 06:54 AM

St Kilda Pier

The pier dates back as far as the 1850's. The original pier was constructed to allow settlers to unload timber and building materials. However a storm destroyed the original pier. It had to be rebuilt and has been extended since. The breakwater was added in 1956 for the Melbourne Olympics to provide shelter for yachts.

The St Kilda Pier Kiosk is heritage protected and was rebuilt after the century old building was destroyed by fire in 2003.

It is also home a penguin colony with more than 100 pairs living there.

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A favourite fishing spot.

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And once you trek to the end, you are rewarded with fantastic views of Melbourne & Port Phillip Bay.

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Fabian · June 17th, 2012, 05:42 AM

Crown Entertainment Complex
Opened: 1996
Facilities

Gaming area with 2500 Electronic Gaming machines and 500 Table Games.
Retail
Dining – Restaurants, Cafés and Food Courts
Three Hotels (Crown Towers, Metropole & Promenade)
Cinema
Galatic Arcade (electronic games centre)
Exhibition and Function Space

It is the largest intergrated resort in the southern hemisphere.

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At night

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Retail

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Entrance (Didn't have anything better than this).

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They put on huge displays here too like at Christmas.

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General Food Court

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Crown Towers - The tallest hotel tower in Australia at 152 metres or 43 storeys tall.

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Crown Promenade

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Crown Metropol

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What a podium

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Fabian · June 21st, 2012, 05:15 AM

Fitzroy

Fitzroy is a inner city suburb bordering the north eastern section of the Melbourne CBD.

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Sometimes I have to question Graffiti Art and where it is put especially if it's on an old building.

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009 · June 21st, 2012, 07:37 AM

Nice pics...while it's certainly no Sydney, this town is a nice 2nd city. A cute little place to spend a day or two in for sure

cheers mate

Fabian · June 23rd, 2012, 08:31 AM

You'd need at least a week or two to explore it properly.

Dimethyltryptamine · June 23rd, 2012, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 009

Nice pics...while it's certainly no Sydney, this town is a nice 2nd city. A cute little place to spend a day or two in for sure

cheers mate

A day or two? Melbourne is no town and certainly takes more time to explore than a day or two. I've spent weeks down there and not even seen the entire CBD, let alone the inner city.

Wezza · June 23rd, 2012, 12:09 PM

009 the Mexican Culwulla?

lezgotolondon · June 24th, 2012, 12:48 AM

great pics!

goschio · June 24th, 2012, 01:31 AM

Really love Melbourne. Its a great city. One thing, however, I find surprising is the bad shape of many buildings. Like people don't invest in maintenance.

Fabian · June 24th, 2012, 05:03 AM

Are you making reference to the buildings in Fitzroy? Some people see the "grit" as art and in Fitzroy's case trying to show the working class aspect of this suburb. I can understand why they look that way.

There has also been sustantial gentrification of Fitzroy and inner city suburbs as well, which itself is a great thing.

One aspect about Melbourne which makes it stand out as a city is its love for its history. Melbournians are proud of how the city has evolved and developed since its creation over 175 years ago.

Alphaville · June 24th, 2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Fabian

There has also been sustantial gentrification of Fitzroy and inner city suburbs as well, which itself is a great thing.

Not always.

Fabian · June 25th, 2012, 11:18 PM

Fitzroy (Part II)

Modernity

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General shots of Brunswick Street

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And more reminders of the past...

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You can always readapt a building that you can no longer use.

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Fabian · June 28th, 2012, 07:59 AM

Fitzroy (Part III)

Some of Gertude Street.

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Linguine · June 28th, 2012, 09:56 AM

thanks for the great updates from Melbourne....

pornstar013 · June 29th, 2012, 07:54 AM

got to get it

Fabian · July 1st, 2012, 03:46 AM

Williamstown

Williamstown, 10km west of Melbourne is one of the oldest settlements in Victoria founded in 1835. In the early days of Melbourne, Williamstown was the main port for the colony with goods sent by barge up the Yarra River.

It is a suburb etched in history. The first batch focuses on the original commercial heart - Nelson Parade and it's historical shopfronts, which over the years has become a popular dining strip. It is popular with tourists and visitors.

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Fabian · July 2nd, 2012, 04:37 AM

Williamstown (Part II)

Williamstown Town Hall (1926)

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Fabian · July 3rd, 2012, 05:50 AM

Williamstown (Part III)

HMAS Castlemaine

It was a minesweeper during World War Two and is maintained by the Maritime Trust of Australia.

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The boatbuilders remain...

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even in an era of big shipping.

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And people just come to admire it all.

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June 14th, 2012, 09:48 AM	#21
Fabian Sydney: World's best city Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 29,602 Likes (Received): 106	Luna Park Luna Park will turn 100 this year and has proudly entertained the people of Melbourne since 1912. The famous face was being restored at the time of taking the images, so the face you see is the hoarding created to make it look like the real face. By fabianamuso at 2012-06-09 By fabianamuso at 2011-10-20 By fabianamuso at 2011-10-20 By fabianamuso at 2011-10-17 By fabianamuso at 2011-10-20 By fabianamuso at 2011-10-20 By fabianamuso at 2011-10-20 By fabianamuso at 2011-10-20 By fabianamuso at 2011-10-17 By fabianamuso at 2011-10-17 By fabianamuso at 2011-10-17 By fabianamuso at 2011-10-17 By fabianamuso at 2011-10-20 __________________ 'Cityrail recommends that you and your family travel by bus' - Cityrail

June 15th, 2012, 03:29 AM	#22
aljuarez México Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mexico City Posts: 1,081 Likes (Received): 51	Great work, Fabian! I especially love how you take your time taking pictures! __________________ - GRIT IS OVERRATED - My Photos in Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/43547009@N00/collections/

June 16th, 2012, 06:54 AM	#23
Fabian Sydney: World's best city Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 29,602 Likes (Received): 106	St Kilda Pier The pier dates back as far as the 1850's. The original pier was constructed to allow settlers to unload timber and building materials. However a storm destroyed the original pier. It had to be rebuilt and has been extended since. The breakwater was added in 1956 for the Melbourne Olympics to provide shelter for yachts. The St Kilda Pier Kiosk is heritage protected and was rebuilt after the century old building was destroyed by fire in 2003. It is also home a penguin colony with more than 100 pairs living there. By fabianamuso at 2012-05-31 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-31 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-31 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-31 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-31 A favourite fishing spot. By fabianamuso at 2012-05-31 And once you trek to the end, you are rewarded with fantastic views of Melbourne & Port Phillip Bay. By fabianamuso at 2012-05-25 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-25 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-24 __________________ 'Cityrail recommends that you and your family travel by bus' - Cityrail

June 17th, 2012, 05:42 AM	#24
Fabian Sydney: World's best city Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 29,602 Likes (Received): 106	Crown Entertainment Complex Opened: 1996 Facilities Gaming area with 2500 Electronic Gaming machines and 500 Table Games. Retail Dining – Restaurants, Cafés and Food Courts Three Hotels (Crown Towers, Metropole & Promenade) Cinema Galatic Arcade (electronic games centre) Exhibition and Function Space It is the largest intergrated resort in the southern hemisphere. By fabianamuso at 2012-06-16 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-13 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-13 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-13 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-13 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-13 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-13 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-13 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-13 At night By fabianamuso at 2012-06-16 By fabianamuso at 2012-06-16 By fabianamuso at 2012-06-16 Retail By fabianamuso at 2012-06-16 By fabianamuso at 2012-06-16 By fabianamuso at 2012-06-16 Entrance (Didn't have anything better than this). By fabianamuso at 2012-06-16 They put on huge displays here too like at Christmas. By fabianamuso at 2012-06-16 General Food Court By fabianamuso at 2012-06-16 Crown Towers - The tallest hotel tower in Australia at 152 metres or 43 storeys tall. By fabianamuso at 2012-06-16 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-14 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-13 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-13 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-13 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-13 Crown Promenade By fabianamuso at 2012-05-13 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-13 Crown Metropol By fabianamuso at 2012-05-13 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-13 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-13 By fabianamuso at 2012-05-13 What a podium By fabianamuso at 2012-05-13 __________________ 'Cityrail recommends that you and your family travel by bus' - Cityrail

June 21st, 2012, 05:15 AM	#25
Fabian Sydney: World's best city Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 29,602 Likes (Received): 106	Fitzroy Fitzroy is a inner city suburb bordering the north eastern section of the Melbourne CBD. By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 Sometimes I have to question Graffiti Art and where it is put especially if it's on an old building. By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 __________________ 'Cityrail recommends that you and your family travel by bus' - Cityrail

June 21st, 2012, 07:37 AM	#26
009 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: mexico city Posts: 136 Likes (Received): 2	Nice pics...while it's certainly no Sydney, this town is a nice 2nd city. A cute little place to spend a day or two in for sure cheers mate

June 23rd, 2012, 08:31 AM	#27
Fabian Sydney: World's best city Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 29,602 Likes (Received): 106	You'd need at least a week or two to explore it properly. __________________ 'Cityrail recommends that you and your family travel by bus' - Cityrail

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Wezza © Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Townsville Posts: 7,575 Likes (Received): 115	009 the Mexican Culwulla?

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lezgotolondon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pisa[] Bristol[x] Posts: 1,565 Likes (Received): 35	great pics! __________________ --- Japonese--- flickr

June 24th, 2012, 01:31 AM	#31
goschio Oh sweet lord Jesus Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: BERLIN Posts: 4,903 Likes (Received): 251	Really love Melbourne. Its a great city. One thing, however, I find surprising is the bad shape of many buildings. Like people don't invest in maintenance. __________________ Isaiah 28:2 Behold, the Lord hath a mighty and strong one, which as a tempest of hail and a destroying storm, as a flood of mighty waters overflowing, shall cast down to the earth with the hand. Matthew 7:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.

June 24th, 2012, 05:03 AM	#32
Fabian Sydney: World's best city Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 29,602 Likes (Received): 106	Are you making reference to the buildings in Fitzroy? Some people see the "grit" as art and in Fitzroy's case trying to show the working class aspect of this suburb. I can understand why they look that way. There has also been sustantial gentrification of Fitzroy and inner city suburbs as well, which itself is a great thing. One aspect about Melbourne which makes it stand out as a city is its love for its history. Melbournians are proud of how the city has evolved and developed since its creation over 175 years ago. __________________ 'Cityrail recommends that you and your family travel by bus' - Cityrail

June 25th, 2012, 11:18 PM	#34
Fabian Sydney: World's best city Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 29,602 Likes (Received): 106	Fitzroy (Part II) Modernity By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 General shots of Brunswick Street By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 And more reminders of the past... By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 You can always readapt a building that you can no longer use. By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 __________________ 'Cityrail recommends that you and your family travel by bus' - Cityrail

June 28th, 2012, 07:59 AM	#35
Fabian Sydney: World's best city Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 29,602 Likes (Received): 106	Fitzroy (Part III) Some of Gertude Street. By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-21 __________________ 'Cityrail recommends that you and your family travel by bus' - Cityrail

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June 29th, 2012, 07:54 AM	#37
pornstar013 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 130 Likes (Received): 6	got to get it

July 1st, 2012, 03:46 AM	#38
Fabian Sydney: World's best city Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 29,602 Likes (Received): 106	Williamstown Williamstown, 10km west of Melbourne is one of the oldest settlements in Victoria founded in 1835. In the early days of Melbourne, Williamstown was the main port for the colony with goods sent by barge up the Yarra River. It is a suburb etched in history. The first batch focuses on the original commercial heart - Nelson Parade and it's historical shopfronts, which over the years has become a popular dining strip. It is popular with tourists and visitors. By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-04 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 __________________ 'Cityrail recommends that you and your family travel by bus' - Cityrail

July 2nd, 2012, 04:37 AM	#39
Fabian Sydney: World's best city Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 29,602 Likes (Received): 106	Williamstown (Part II) Williamstown Town Hall (1926) By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-01 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-12 By fabianamuso at 2011-08-12 __________________ 'Cityrail recommends that you and your family travel by bus' - Cityrail

July 3rd, 2012, 05:50 AM	#40
Fabian Sydney: World's best city Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 29,602 Likes (Received): 106	Williamstown (Part III) HMAS Castlemaine It was a minesweeper during World War Two and is maintained by the Maritime Trust of Australia. By fabianamuso at 2011-10-24 By fabianamuso at 2011-10-24 The boatbuilders remain... By fabianamuso at 2011-10-24 By fabianamuso at 2011-10-24 By fabianamuso at 2011-10-24 even in an era of big shipping. By fabianamuso at 2011-10-24 By fabianamuso at 2011-10-24 By fabianamuso at 2011-10-24 By fabianamuso at 2011-10-24 And people just come to admire it all. By fabianamuso at 2011-10-24 By fabianamuso at 2011-10-24 By fabianamuso at 2011-10-24 __________________ 'Cityrail recommends that you and your family travel by bus' - Cityrail

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