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Hello Reader, It’s Kaye here (yes, another Kaye in the community!), We know how easy it is to navigate the streets of Melbourne CBD, but have you ever thought about how this plan all began? I recently visited the Hoddle Grid – The Great Land Grab exhibition at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria and found it fascinating. The exhibition explores Melbourne’s very first land sale in 1837, but what I particularly enjoyed was learning about the colourful mix of people who bought the land — some making fortunes, others not quite so lucky. It’s an easy exhibition to move through at your own pace, just a short walk from Flagstaff railway station, and entry is free. Read more here. If you go, I can recommend coffee from Parkance Coffee - The Switch before or after, then head across to Flagstaff Gardens for a relaxing break. For lunch, I love tucked-away Brick Lane Melbourne in Guildford Lane, or rustic warehouse favourite Krimper Cafe, also nearby. History, gardens, coffee and food — a pretty perfect Melbourne day out, really. Happy exploring! Warmly, P.S. From time to time, we send an occasional extra newsletter from one of our partners. We’re always mindful to keep these relevant, useful or enjoyable for our community — never just “more emails”. As always, we’d genuinely love your feedback on what you do (and don’t) enjoy receiving.
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