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Melbourne Remember When!
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Remember dropping into the Coles Cafeteria on Bourke Street for afeast of rashers, sausages and mash, with gravy, from the bain marie
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Remember dropping into the Coles Cafeteria on Bourke Street for a feast of rashers, sausages and mash, with gravy, from the bain marie? Or catching a 'red rattler' into the city? Eating a hot jam doughnut from the American Doughnut Kitchen van at the Queen Vic markets?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, chances are you are part of the Melbourne Baby Boomer generation. Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with Bob Byrne as he transports us back in time to a Melbourne that has long since disappeared, the streets and buildings, the personalities and landmarks, the traditions and the times.
Each photograph in this wonderful collection powerfully evokes half-remembered truths, half-faded yearnings, at the same time tempting us with a honey-sweet nostalgia for places and times that can never be found again. - Steve Vizard
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Melbourne Remember When! by Bob Byrne is celebrated for its nostalgic exploration of Melbourne's rich history. Readers fondly appreciate its engaging anecdotes and vivid depiction of the city's past events and cultural evolution. The book is praised for evoking memories and providing an enjoyable journey through Melbourneβs heritage, capturing the essence of bygone eras with charm and insight.
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ISBN: 9781742236612
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 December 2019
Country: Australia
Imprint: NewSouth Publishing
Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 170.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 333g
Pages: 256
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About the Author
Bob Byrne has a lifetime of experience in media. He commenced his career in radio over 40 years ago as a music deejay, later turning to talk and current affairs. As a writer he has covered topics as varied as music, food and travel. He runs the popular Facebook websites βMelbourne Remember Whenβ, βAustralia Remember Whenβ and βAdelaide Remember Whenβ. Melbourne Remember When is his fifth book.
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