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1980s Melbourne: Stunning Color Photos Capturing Streets, Landmarks And Everyday Life

Melbourne was the ex-capital of Australia for 26 years, and it is the second-largest city of Australia after Sydney. Melbourne also remained the capital of the new colony of Victoria. The city was originally named Batmania, after one of its founding fathers, John Batman. Today, Melbourne city is a leading financial Centre in the Asia-Pacific region. Take a look at these stunning color photographs that show what Melbourne looked like in the 1980s —capturing streets, roads, markets, landmarks, and everyday life.

#4 Melbourne City Centre

Melbourne City Centre

#7 Treasury Place, Melbourne

Treasury Place, Melbourne

#11 Hilton, Melbourne

Hilton, Melbourne

#14 Melbourne City Centre

Melbourne City Centre

#17 Melbourne City Centre

Melbourne City Centre

#21 Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne

Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne

#24 Shopping mall, Melbourne

Shopping mall, Melbourne

#27 Tram 510, Melbourne

Tram 510, Melbourne

#30 Unknown grey stone building and large anchor, Melbourne

#31 88 East Preston tram, Melbourne

88 East Preston tram, Melbourne

#34 Big top tent, Melbourne

Big top tent, Melbourne

#37 City Street, Melbourne

City Street, Melbourne

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