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Yachting continues Melbourne’s proud maritime traditions
From a maritime perspective, Docklands is fortunate indeed, uniquely aware of the water and magnificent yachts. No matter if you don’t sail yourself, the exhilarating power of wind and waves can’t help but capture the imagination.
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Evidence of Melbourne’s maritime heritage is everywhere in Docklands
Acknowledging the immense significance of the area in generating great prosperity for Victoria should be an opportunity for pride and celebration.
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Big builds? Past Docklands maritime “Big Builds” and a “Big Build” MMHN
The Docklands precinct community may or may not be aware of the crucially important role of Victoria Harbour in the evolving story of Melbourne’s port infrastructure.
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Are you interested in what could happen with Central Pier?
In response to the Docklands precinct community’s interest, Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network (MMHN) now invites you to join us at a presentation about our proposal to replace the demolished Central Pier with a large floating pontoon pier.
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Docklands and maritime art
Maritime art and maritime heritage really matter – the oceans, ships, trade routes, seafarers, sea life, ports, etc., are inextricably entwined. Throughout history, maritime art has captured this maritime world for us all.
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Missing in action: Development Victoria – Central Pier Waterfront Place Principles and Vision Strategy
Many in Docklands, like members of Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network (MMHN), have been eagerly awaiting the Central Pier Waterfront Place Principles and Vision Strategy. This is a matter of immense importance to maritime heritage in this State.
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All at Sea – books with a maritime flavour
The Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network (MMHN) invites you a free event aptly titled All at Sea.
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Where has the “vision” gone in Docklands?
Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network (MMHN) often bemoans the fact that Melbourne has “amnesia” about the significance of its rich maritime heritage. We wonder – is a similar “amnesia” taking hold in relation to Docklands?
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City of Melbourne council: the good and the not so good
Let’s start with the good …
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Shipping Control Tower: questions remain
Until now this significant maritime infrastructure asset, the responsibility of state authority Development Victoria (DV), continues to loom as a degraded bastion of failed vision like the Wheel, Harbour Esplanade and Central Pier.
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Let’s acknowledge the immense debt we owe to seafarers
It’s time to activate Docklands
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