Western Market, Melbourne

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The Western Market was established in December 1841 on a site bounded by Market, Collins and William Streets, and Flinders Lane. [1] The market was Melbourne's first official fruit and vegetable market [1] but, like the Eastern Market, its popularity was succeeded by the Queen Victoria Market. It traded for 90 years. The buildings were demolished in 1961. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "History of the Market". MMA. 22 July 2009. Archived from the original on 22 July 2009. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  2. "Melbourne's lost Markets : Nostalgia Board - Melbourne, Victorian & Australian Architecture Topics". Walkingmelbourne.com. Retrieved 4 August 2012.

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