Cup Day Web : Slow Down

Anyone on the net today (1st November 2005) will have noticed the considerable slow-down.

Web sites taking forever to load, not loading or denying access.

It goes to show the effect of the great race ~ Melbourne Cup

Melbourne Cup Links - Only Melbourne

melbournecup.com - 404 page error.

http://horseracing.bigpond.com/ - down.

Observer Overnighters - Melbourne Radio 3AW

Theres something I like about radio that interacts with a web site. A great example is Observer Overnighters presented by Keith McGowan for the past 16 years on the Midnight-Dawn shift.

Weeknights MELBOURNE has its own culture that lives in the ‘wee small hours’ between Midnight and Dawn.

Batmania

Batmania is a fun way to explore the people and events surrounding the foundation of Melbourne.

Do the historical documents portray the true story? What were the motives of the main players? What was John Batman really like? Fact or fiction - you decide.

Trams in Melbourne

Along with Metropolis, we love trams. Not fast, but convenient, economical and guaranteed to provide an experience with every trip.

Best day to tram it? Sunday Saver ~ $2.50
Discount ALL-DAY Ticket (Zones 1,2 & 3).
Yep thats all day, trams trains and buses!
You can even buy tickets online through Metcard.

Links ~ Yarra Trams - metropolis - Melbourne Times

How do you know a NEW tram if you see one in Northcote? Destination Depot or Not In Service!

Saturday afternoon in Jolimont

I had read a story about the origins of Jolimont in 'History Trails in Melbourne' by W. Lloyd Williams. We were retracing the steps our author had taken in 1957 walking down Agnes Street and telling us what we would have seen in 1839.

History of Melbourne - Only Melbourne

Encyclopedia of Melbourne

The Encyclopedia of Melbourne is the history, people, events and businesses that make Melbourne one of the world’s great cities.

The Encyclopedia is an A to Z reference work covering the city's history from pre-European settlement up to the present day.

The Encyclopedia of Melbourne may be viewed online, with the print volume launched in the Royal Exhibition Building on 24th October 2005.

Shut Up & Shop

I first saw the SHUT UP AND SHOP line, scrawled on a wall in what is now a very trendy, inner-city street. It was funny. I was shopping. And I liked the irony.

graffiti, Interviews, Old Stickers, Gay Football Men, that Hanson pic and the great Tram Con.

THE AGE - urban scrawl - melbourne graffiti, december 2000
MELBOURNE TIMES - writings on the wall for an enigma - profile, august 1998
MELBOURNE TIMES - the ghost who walks - photo, febuary 1998
MELBOURNE TIMES - get keating billboard - photo, january 1991

Vegemite

See how Vegemite can be full of good things, read its fascinating history and see tips for a balanced lifestyle – particularly if you’re a mum or about to become one.

For kids, there’s fascinating facts about Vegemite and all the information you need for a brilliant school project including stuff about yeast extract and the human body.

Great Melbourne Icon :: Vegemite

Metroblogging Melbourne: Melllllllllbourrrrrrrrneee!!!

"Melllllllllbourrrrrrrrneee!!!
Wow, what a game!
Melbourne Victory defeated Sydney FC 5-0. (Goals to Richard Kitzbichler, 2 to Kevin Muscat, 2 to Archie Thompson)"