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Port Melbourne, Victoria

Port Melbourne, Victoria
The beach at Beacon Cove
Australian Place
NamePort Melbourne
Typesuburb
StateVictoria
Population13,293 (2006)
Established1860
Postcode3207
Area9.7 km2 3.7 sq mi
Property ValueAUD $815,000
State DistrictAlbert Park
Federal DivisionMelbourne Ports

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:Not to be confused with the Port of Melbourne.Port Melbourne is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 5 km southwest of Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government areas are the cities of Port Phillip and Melbourne. At the 2006 Census, Port Melbourne had a population of 13,293.

The suburb is bordered by the shore of Hobsons Bay and the lower reaches of the Yarra River. Port Melbourne covers a large area which includes the distinct localities of Fishermans Bend, Garden City and Beacon Cove.

The area to the north of the West Gate Freeway is in the City of Melbourne. The area to the south is in the City of Port Phillip.

Historically it was known as Sandridge and developed as the city's second port, linked to the nearby Melbourne CBD.

The formerly industrial Port Melbourne has been subject to intense urban renewal over the past decade. As a result, Port Melbourne is a diverse and historic area, featuring industrial and port areas along the Yarra to open parklands, bayside beaches, exclusive apartments and Bay Street's restaurants and cafes. The suburb also forms a major transport link from east to west, home to one end of the West Gate Bridge.

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Presenting the scuttled wreck of HMVS Cerberus at Black Rock in Melbourne, Australia. ADDITIONAL INFO: Launched in England in 1868, the ship was commissioned in 1870 to protect the Australian colony of Victoria. It was named HMVS (Her Majesty's Victorian Ship) Cerberus after the 3-headed dog that protects Hades in Greek mythology. The vessel was the first 'ironclad' warship in the British Navy to be driven solely by steam power. It sported two turrets with two guns in each, and patrolled the water of Port Phillip. After federation in 1901, the ship was incorporated into the Commonwealth Naval Force and then into the Royal Australian Navy in 1911. It was renamed HMAS Platypus II in 1921, and supported Australia's J-Class submarines as a depot ship. In 1926, it was purchased and scuttled by municipal authorities for use as a breakwater. Today, it is extensively corroded, but is accessible to divers. It is also viewable from Black Rock Pier and the cliffs that overlook Half-Moon Bay. The ship's anchor has been preserved and is located at HMAS Cerberus naval base, while its turret guns are still with the vessel. REFERENCES: en.wikipedia.org www.cerberus.com.au en.wikipedia.org THIS VIDEO IS COPYRIGHT © 2010 77AUSSIE.
1.13 min. | 3.5 user rating		 Presenting Oliver's Hill at Frankston in Melbourne, Australia. ** Best viewed in 480p. ** ADDITIONAL INFO: Named after James Oliver - a fisherman who built his cottage on top of the hill; the hill was later to accommodate many homes including that of Australian TV personality Graham Kennedy (1934 - 2005). With inspiring views of Frankston & Port Phillip, it has been treating travelers along Nepean Highway for many years. It has also been the subject for many artists, with the most prominent being Melbourne's own Frederick McCubbin (1855 - 1917). COPYRIGHT © 2009 77Aussie. I ♥ Frankston.
5.28 min. | 5.0 user rating		 All afl club songs in this order Adelaide Brisbane Carlton Collingwood Essendon Fremantle Geelong Gold Coast Hawthorn Melbourne North Melbourne Port Adelaide Richmond Saint Kilda Sydney West Coast Western Bulldogs
27.13 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Arthur's Seat in Melbourne, Australia - named by John Murray, who was the first European to enter Port Phillip Bay in 1802 on the Lady Nelson. Born in Scotland, he thought the hill resembled a similar landmark in his hometown of Edinburgh. Later in the same year, Matthew Flinders was to climb its slopes. A track was first constructed in 1896 and a graded road was added in 1929. Today, Arthur's Seat road is popular with day trippers, and its many turns and scenic views makes for an enjoyable and interesting run.
4.58 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Located at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne, Australia; heavily fortified in the late 1800s, it proved crucial in defence during the first and second world wars. The military structures are now left to ruin and the area has become a national park. ALL PHOTOS & VIDEOS USED ARE MY OWN. MUSIC IS COURTESY OF YOUTUBE AUDIOSWAP. INFORMATION IS SOURCED FROM WIKIPEDIA. en.wikipedia.org MAPS ARE BASED ON GOOGLE MAPS. maps.google.com.au CEMETERY (1854-1952) CATTLE QUARANTINE JETTY (1879) FORT PEARCE (1916-1978) FORT NEPEAN (1878) *Quarantine Station (1852-1980) - not shown as there was no public access. THIS PRESENTATION HAS BEEN POSTED FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES AND IS NOT FOR PROFIT. THIS VIDEO IS COPYRIGHT © 2009 77AUSSIE.
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Footage from Brighton to Port Melboure of the crazy floods on Friday 4th Feb 2011
4.28 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Presenting HMAS Otama at Crib Point in Melbourne, Australia. ADDITIONAL INFO: Not to be confused with Osama or Obama (*joke*), the HMAS Otama was commissioned by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1978, and was decommissioned in 2000. The last of 6 Oberon class submarines to be built for the RAN, its cost at the time of building was $10 million (AUS). Since 2000, it has been owned by a community group who had the intention of preserving and presenting it as a museum ship - red tape has prevented this. In 2008, the submarine was listed on Ebay, and the asking price was $4.9 million (AUS). While several parties expressed an interest, including a suspected drug smuggler, the vessel did not sell. It is presently docked in Western Port, and its fate is still undecided. It can be viewed from the beach, which is accessed via a short walk from the main road. An information centre has also been established by the Western Port Oberon Association (WPOA). REFERENCES: - en.wikipedia.org - HMAS Otama information board. THIS VIDEO IS COPYRIGHT © 2010 77AUSSIE.
1.05 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Sunset at Mentone Beach Port Philip Bay Melbourne Victoria
0.60 min. | 5.0 user rating		 The P&0 line old SS Oriana arriving at Station Pier Port Melbourne Victoria Australia in about November 1984Oriana approaches Station Pier at Port Melbourne, arriving from Sydney (probably on a Melbourne cup cruise), and is videoed being turned by three tugs before berthing at outer west Station Pier.
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Sudanese rookie 'flat' after abuse - Sydney Morning Herald Tweet this news
Sydney Morning Herald--Photo: Ken Irwin AFL -Victoria- last night said there would be consequences for the man who racially vilified North Melbourne rookie Majak Daw yesterday while the Sudanese-born player was playing for the Werribee Tigers against -Por - Date : Sat, 04 Jun 2011 14:33:16 GMT+00:00
Heritage bid stalls Port children's centre - Leader News Tweet this news
Leader News--The kinder building was nominated for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register by an objector to the new centre, both in -Port Melbourne-. After the objection, centre contractor Maxstra Constructions said delays meant it could not do the - Date : Mon, 02 May 2011 21:17:10 GMT+00:00
Brownlow ace Bedford keeps on keeping on - Sydney Morning Herald Tweet this news
Sydney Morning Herald--Instead, on Saturdays he has chosen the low-profile role of directing coaching for South -Melbourne- Districts - a club in the D2 section of the VAFA. Just as noteworthy is that Bedford, who batted for -Victoria- and claimed the sca - Date : Sat, 30 Apr 2011 14:59:24 GMT+00:00
Melbourne Mafia scion jailed for nine years - Brisbane Times Tweet this news
Brisbane Times--Peirce, a member of the infamous Pettingill crime clan, was shot dead as he sat behind the wheel of his car on a -Port Melbourne- street in 2002. In July 2008, Benvenuto was charged over Pierce's murder but was later acquitted. ... - Date : Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:07:29 GMT+00:00
Cycling pack and car collide - Herald Sun Tweet this news
Herald Sun--Police believe a vehicle travelling west along Myrniong-Trentham Rd in Newbury, clipped a cyclist and knocked him to the ground. The driver stopped at the scene and helped the 48-year-old male cyclist from -Port Melbourne- until further help a - Date : Fri, 01 Apr 2011 21:04:21 GMT+00:00
Rethink Victoria's freight task, expert says - supply chain review Tweet this news
supply chain review--In his proposal, Nagel suggests inland ports should operate across outer -Melbourne- in Werribee and Dandenong, with the -Port- of -Melbourne- becoming the transition -port-. “The key thing that needs to happen is to get the freight - Date : Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:53:57 GMT+00:00
Wet weather blamed for beach pollution - ABC Online Tweet this news
ABC Online--Figures from -Victoria's- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show heavy rain led to a tenfold increase in the number of days with poor bacterial water quality forecast at Melbourne's beaches. -Port Melbourne-, Altona and Elwood be - Date : Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:31:48 GMT+00:00
Les Samba didn't know he was in danger, says his daughter, Victoria - Herald Sun Tweet this news
Herald Sun--Nikolic owns the Cricketer's Arms Hotel in -Port Melbourne-. Homicide squad head Det-Insp. John Potter said the jockey was not being treated as a suspect. Ms Samba said any suggestions Nikolic or his family were involved were "ju - Date : Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:08:06 GMT+00:00
Everyday Santa bringing smiles to Port Melbourne - Caulfield Glen Eira Leader Tweet this news
Caulfield Glen Eira Leader--Stuart Corkran has published a book and has been handing them out to children in -Port Melbourne-. PIC: JASON SAMMON BUILDING worker and shop steward Stuart ... - Date : Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:34:56 GMT+00:00
A fur dinkum treat for pampered pooches - Sydney Morning Herald Tweet this news
Sydney Morning Herald--Melbourne's well-heeled pets will be given the full VIP treatment at a $4.5 million luxury animal hotel due to throw open its doors in -Port Melbourne- on ... - Date : Wed, 08 Dec 2010 23:19:31 GMT+00:00

Landmarks in the Melbourne City Centre

City PrecinctsArts Precinct * Chinatown * Docklands * Government Precinct * Greek Precinct * Little Italy * Paris End * RMIT City * Southbank/Wharf * Sports and Entertainment Precinct * University of Melbourne
ShoppingBlock Arcade * Bourke Street * Bridge Road * Brunswick Street * Chapel Street * Collins Street * DFO South Wharf * Elizabeth Street * Flinders Lane * Docklands Harbour Town * Lt. Collins Street * Melbourne Central Shopping Centre * Myer Emporium * Melbourne GPO * Queen Victoria Market * Queen Victoria Village * Royal Arcade * Swanston Street
EntertainmentColonial Tramcar Restaurant * Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex * Luna Park * Melbourne Aquarium * City Tourist Shuttle * Melbourne Zoo * See also: Events in the Melbourne City Centre * Theatres in the Melbourne City Centre
Public GalleriesAustralian Centre for Contemporary Art * Australian Centre for the Moving Image * National Gallery of Victoria, inc. Ian Potter Centre * State Library of Victoria's Cowen Gallery, Dome Gallery and Murdoch Gallery * RMIT Gallery * See also: Museums in the Melbourne City Centre
InstitutionsGeneral Post Office * Government House * Melbourne Observatory * Melbourne Town Hall * Old Melbourne Gaol * Old Melbourne Mint * Old Melbourne Magistrates' Court * Old Treasury Building * Parliament House * State Library of Victoria * Supreme Court of Victoria * Victoria Barracks
StructuresArts Centre's Spire * Eureka Tower * Melbourne Central Dome and Shot Tower * Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre * Rialto Towers * Royal Exhibition Building * Shrine of Remembrance * Southern Star Observation Wheel
Sports StadiaAAMI Park * Etihad Stadium * Flemington * Hisense Arena * Melbourne Cricket Ground * Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit * Melbourne Park * Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre * The Icehouse * Olympic Park Stadium * Rod Laver Arena * Royal Melbourne Golf Club * Visy Park Stadium
Parks/SpacesAlbert Park and Lake * Alexandra Gardens * Birrarung Marr * Carlton Gardens * City Square * Federation Square * Fitzroy Gardens * Flagstaff Gardens * Kings Domain * Queen Victoria Gardens * Royal Botanic Gardens * Royal Park * Treasury Gardens * Yarra Park
TransportBolte Bridge * City Circle Tram * CityLink * Flinders Street Station * Melbourne Airport * Port of Melbourne * Southern Cross Station * Trams in Melbourne * West Gate Bridge * Yarra River

Suburbs of the City of Melbourne * Melbourne * Victoria

Carlton * Carlton North * Docklands * East Melbourne * Flemington * Kensington * Melbourne CBD * North Melbourne * Port Melbourne * Parkville * Southbank * South Wharf * South Yarra * West Melbourne

Suburbs of the City of Port Phillip * Melbourne * Victoria

Albert Park * Balaclava * Elwood * Melbourne * Middle Park * Port Melbourne * Ripponlea * St Kilda * St Kilda East * St Kilda West * Southbank * South Melbourne



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