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One of the many open-air sheds that comprise the market's central hub. The Queen Victoria Market survives today as the largest and most intact of Melbourne's great nineteenth century markets. [4] It is a major tourist destination in Melbourne, adding to its social and cultural significance. It is open every day of the week except Mondays and ...
Prahran Market is a food market in South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Located on Commercial Road near Chapel Street , it was established in neighbouring Prahran in the 1860s, before moving to its present location in 1881.
The markets were located on a 33-hectare site in Footscray Road, West Melbourne, adjacent to the Melbourne Fish Markets, the Port of Melbourne and the South Dynon railway yards and were moved to Epping in 2015. Prior to Footscray they were at the Queen Victoria Market and before that the Western Market in Collins Street which opened in 1841.
Until very recently, shopping hours remained very restrictive. In 2008 Austria modified its 2003 Öffnungszeitengesetz ("opening times law"). The new regulations allow stores to open from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. on weekdays, and on Saturday until 6:00 p.m. but they are restricted to a total of 72 open hours per week.
Dandenong Market is a major-regional market located in Dandenong, Victoria in the South East of Melbourne, at the corner of Clow and Cleeland Streets. Dandenong Market is one of Melbourne's oldest markets, established in 1866, and is one of Australia 's largest, with over 200 market traders [ 1 ] spread over 8000 square metres. [ 2 ]
The market has undergone various refurbishments, including after numerous fires. The worst of these was in 1981 when two of the original sheds were destroyed and, later in the year, stalls were damaged by bombs. [4] In 2007/2008, the market's produce areas were redesigned, [5] and in 2012 a new roof was added to reduce leaking and heat load. [6]
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Until 2006, Highpoint was wholly owned by Melbourne's Besen family (also owners of the Sussan retail chain). In March 2006, the GPT (General Property Trust) Group purchased a 50% stake and management rights in the centre for about A$621.2 million. [11] In September 2017, GPT bought the remaining 50% of Highpoint for $680 million.