Continuing my series of old photos from ten years ago…
Southern Cross Station under construction. The bridge with yellow on the right is the Collins Street extension, so this must have been snapped from close to where Etihad Stadium is. Note the “Park and Ride” sign, a misguided attempt to get people to drive most of the way into the city, then catch a tram to work. This might become prevalent again when CBD and Docklands trams become free.
Port of Melbourne. I must have looked a bit suspicious taking photos, but the sight of containers stacked up (always empty when stacked like this, I’m told) must have caught my eye. You can see the Melbourne Central tower in the distance.
Lee Lin Chin from SBS News on my old Loewe CRT television. Original X-Box in the cabinet, along with VCR and other old equipment. It’s only a few months ago that I got rid of the brown speakers… they went on Freecycle to a lady whose housemate uses hi-fi odds and ends to build “new” (retro!) systems for his friends. This photo was snapped for my here is my series of photos back then.
Street art in Prahran. Authorised? Not sure. Naturally it was the trains (Hitachi and Harris) that caught my eye. The Nylex sign also features.
Even in the “dark years” between 1996 and 2005, there was Doctor Who merchandise around the place. I’m betting this wasn’t authorised. It was also in Prahran somewhere.
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The modern Southern Cross station is a hell of a lot better than the old one.
Some may argue about the wavy roof, but at least it provides all passengers with 100% cover. Does not matter if it is raining, or if the sun is out on a 40+ day, we are all in comfort.
The only objection is, from the start there needed to be some kind of exhaust fans put in, because we do have those days of very little wind.
My understanding is, they designed the foundations for it and the two bridges, to permit an underground level to be built below the suburban platforms. I wonder if we will ever get to see that happen?
I’m glad the Dalek comes with “realistic action” otherwise I wouldn’t consider buying it.