Kews Ghost Interchange: Melbournes Forgotten Freeways Philip Mallis 2021-10-28 | The interchange between the Eastern Freeway (F19) and the proposed F6 Freeway in Kew was never built, but you can still see traces of where it was designed to be today if you look closely!This is part of a series of videos on topics related to the 1969 Melbourne Transportation Plan. Let me know if you have any requests.Playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLath5Vf0H2tGiRwrunniC_kv6nZpYD9xC-------------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging and their extensive historical connection to these places.-------------My website: philipmallis.com
Theres something fishy about this airport... Philip Mallis 2022-11-22 | Fishermans Bend has played host to many different uses throughout its history. One of these was as host to several airstrips and runways throughout the 20th century, and as the centre of Australian aviation research and manufacturing for many decades.-------------MORE INFORMATIONhttps://www.pmhps.org.au/2014/10/wings-over-fishermens-bend/https://pocketozmelbourne.com.au/lost-fishermans-aero.htmlhttps://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a274981.pdfMy website: philipmallis.com-------------SOURCESphilam.github.io/videonotes/fishbendairport-------------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and their extensive and continuing connection to land, water and country.
The Collapse of Melbournes King Street Bridge Philip Mallis 2022-11-08 | You may have heard about the devastating collapse of the West Gate Bridge. But did you know that there was another bridge that also collapsed in Melbourne just a few years earlier?Sources listed here: philam.github.io/videonotes/kingsbridge-------------MORE INFORMATIONIdiot's Weekly radio show, "The King's Bridge Saga" radioechoes.com/?page=play_download&mode=play&dl_mp3folder=T&dl_file=the_idiot_weekly_19xx-xx-xx_last_tram_to_king_street_bridge.mp3&dl_series=The%20Idiot%20Weekly&dl_title=Last%20Tram%20To%20King%20Street%20Bridge&dl_date=19xx.xx.xx&dl_size=5.76%20MBMy website: philipmallis.com-------------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and their extensive and continuing connection to land, water and country.
Darebin Creek in flood, October 2022 Philip Mallis 2022-10-28 | Some drone shots of the Darebin Creek in Thornbury after a downpour on 27 October 2022. Released under a Creative Commons license (see details above).
Has COVID killed public transport? Philip Mallis 2022-10-25 | With all of the disruptions that have happened and are happening, we try to answer the question - "has COVID killed public transport?"This is a repeat version of a presentation that I gave at 2022 Melbourne Transport Camp.Infrastructure Victoria report: https://www.infrastructurevictoria.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/COVID-Modelling-Research-Slide-Deck-VLC-FINAL.pdfMore information on the event here: https://www.transportcamp.city/events/2022/8/15/transportcamp-melbourne-2022My website: philipmallis.com-----------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and their extensive and continuing connection to land, water and country.
Port Melbournes Lighthouses Philip Mallis 2022-10-11 | Port Phillip Bay has a vast array of navigational aids and devices to help ships safely get through and around the relatively shallow area. Two of these are located in Port Melbourne near Beacon Cove.Almost 100 years later, one of them is even still used!MORE INFORMATIONhttps://lighthouses.org.au/vic/port-melbourne-lead-lights/https://www.pmhps.org.au/2015/07/the-leading-lights/-------------My website: philipmallis.comI acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Boonwurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging and their extensive historical connection to land, water and country.
Federation Squares Hidden Story Philip Mallis 2022-09-27 | Tucked away in Melbourne's Federation Square is a small permanent exhibition on the history of Australia's federation. It's interesting to see but not immediately obvious to find.--------MY WEBSITEphilipmallis.com--------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and their extensive and continuing connection to land, water and country.
Australias Khaki Election of 1943 Philip Mallis 2022-09-13 | Organising an election is complicated even under normal circumstances. But what happens when there's a war on? Find out more in today's video on how Australia voted during the 1943 'Khakhi Election'.-------------MORE INFORMATIONMuseum of Australian Democracy article on governing in crises: https://www.moadoph.gov.au/blog/war-and-unity-how-australia-governs-during-a-crisis/Australian War Memorial 'Voting Under Fire': https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/blog/voting_under_fireMy website: philipmallis.com-------------SOURCESPlease see: philam.github.io/videonotes/1943election
Victoria Underwater: the 1934 Floods Philip Mallis 2022-08-30 | Melbourne and Victoria have been through many floods and storms throughout history. However, one of the most significant and damaging in modern times was that in 1934. The Yarra River and many other watercourses burst their banks, creating vast lakes of water that displaced thousands of people, killed 36 and caused damage to every single suburb of Melbourne and many other places across the state.-------------My website: philipmallis.com-------------MORE INFORMATIONTSS Coramba: https://soe.org.au/projects/tss-coramba/Bureau of Meteorology page: https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20090330051442/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/96122/20090317-1643/www.bom.gov.au/lam/climate/levelthree/c20thc/flood4.html-------------SOURCESphilam.github.io/videonotes/victoriafloods1934I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging and their extensive historical connection to land, water and country.
Maribyrnong Explosives Factory (Part 2) Philip Mallis 2022-08-16 | The western suburbs of Melbourne were home to massive, sprawling factories and industrial areas related to the research, storage and manufacture of munitions. They played significant roles for Australia and the Commonwealth in particular over their many decades of service. One of the best known and most intact today is the Maribyrnong Explosives Factory.-------------MORE INFORMATIONHeritage reports on the sites: https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/fi...WW2 at Home website summary: https://wwiiathome.com.au/efm.htmlMuseums Victoria article:https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/articles/1327Light Railways article on the tramways used at various explosives facilities across Melbourne: http://media.lrrsa.org.au/ezar270/Light_Railways_270.pdfPhoto (bottom left) of cordite wagons at the Factory by Roderick Smith: flickr.com/photos/13175590@N00/51396957530/in/album-72157717651336033 (enlarged: s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/groupsioattachments/17758/86018671/10256/0?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJECNKOVMCCU3ATNQ&Expires=1658885822&Signature=ZKfTFN5y3iFMY4BtHR%2BtEeo0EbY%3D&response-content-disposition=inline%3B+filename%3D%22920229Sa-ExplosivesFactoryMaribyrnong-RSmith.jpg%22)Cordite wagon housed by Alexandra Timber Tramways: https://alexandratramway.org.au/rolling-stock/#1542932366940-95698324-a791Photo of the former tram and road bridges: tdu.to/194903.msgFull history of the Ordnance Factory: https://www.livingmuseum.org.au/projects/stories_places/LesMcLean/pdf%20documents/1Ordnance003.pdfMy website: philipmallis.com-------------SOURCESphilam.github.io/videonotes/maribyrnongI acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and their extensive and continuing connection to land, water and country.
Maribyrnong Explosives Factory (Part 1) Philip Mallis 2022-08-01 | The western suburbs of Melbourne were home to massive, sprawling factories and industrial areas related to the research, storage and manufacture of munitions. They played significant roles for Australia and the Commonwealth in particular over their many decades of service. One of the best known and most intact today is the Maribyrnong Explosives Factory.-------------MORE INFORMATIONHeritage reports on the sites: https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/planning-services-documents/city-strategy/heritage/volume_3_industrial.pdfWW2 at Home website summary: https://wwiiathome.com.au/efm.htmlMuseums Victoria article: https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/articles/1327My website: philipmallis.com-------------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and their extensive and continuing connection to land, water and country.
A Quick Tour of Southgate Shopping Centre Philip Mallis 2022-07-27 | Southgate is slated for redevelopment soon. It's going to be effectively demolished and replaced with new towers, parks and commercial area. I quite like Southgate for its more or less-intact 1990s decor so I thought I would have a look around before it's all gone.More information on the redevelopment here: https://www.southbanklocalnews.com.au/southgate-revamp-gets-green-light-but-community-reacts-with-mixed-viewsMy website: philipmallis.comI acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Boonwurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging and their extensive historical connection to land, water and country.
The American Invasion of Parkville: Melbourne in WW2 Philip Mallis 2022-07-05 | Although Royal Park in the inner north of Melbourne is a huge expanse of green space today, it has been used for many different things in the past - especially by the military. Camp Pell, or 'Camp Hell' was it was later known, was the best-known of these during and after the Second World War, and served other uses too.-------------My website: philipmallis.com-------------See video notes and sources here (it's too large for the description) github.com/philam/videonotes
Xtrapolis train at Union Road level crossing, Surrey Hills Philip Mallis 2022-06-24 | Filmed in May 2022 before the Union Road level crossing is grade separated with a rail under design.
How to Rename a Station Philip Mallis 2022-06-14 | Spencer Street is one of the oldest railway stations in Melbourne. It's still around but you won't be able to find it under that name. So how do you rename a station and has it been done for other places?-------------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and their extensive and continuing connection to land, water and country.-------------My website: philipmallis.com
The F2 - Melbournes Forgotten Freeways Philip Mallis 2022-05-31 | The F2 was one of the most controversial proposals to come out of the 1969 Melbourne Transportation Plan. Although much of it was officially cancelled in the 1970s and 1990s, most of it was eventually built.-------------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and their extensive and continuing connection to land, water and country.-------------My website: philipmallis.com-------------MORE INFORMATIONPunt Road Stories: puntroadproject.com/stories/tag/1950s-------------SOURCES'Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme 1954: Report', 1954. Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/policy-and-strategy/planning-for-melbourne/melbournes-strategic-planning-history/melbourne-metropolitan-planning-scheme-1954-report'Roads At Work. Transport in Australia Ep 2', The Commonwealth Film Unit. 1966. Published: National Film and Sound Archive. youtube.com/watch?v=bEFNsZ4qynE'VicPlan', Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. 2022. version 2.3.3. https://mapshare.vic.gov.au/vicplan/'Hoddle St. Collingwood', Hume, H. State Library of Victoria. 1886. http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/46611'Melbourne Transportation Plan', Melbourne Transportation Committee. 1969. State Government of Victoria.'Plan for General Development', State Government of Victoria. 1929. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/policy-and-strategy/planning-for-melbourne/melbournes-strategic-planning-history/plan-for-general-development-1929'Horning in on Hamer', Warneke R. The Age. 19 September 1977.'Premier Halves Freeway Projects', Holdsworth R. The Age. 29 March 1973.'Laborers ban all freeways', Basile V. The Age. 6 November 1975.'Freeway Land will be Sold', MacDonalds J. Preston Post-Times. 1 May 1989. https://heritage.darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au/Assets/Files/05-MAY%5b10%5d%5b11%5d.pdf'Hume Freeway Preliminary Layout Perspective of St Georges Road Interchange'. Country Roads Board, Plans & Surveys Division. 1 October 1975.'2005-06 VicRoads Annual Report'. VicRoads. https://vgls.sdp.sirsidynix.net.au/client/search/asset/1291547'Sydney Road Traffic New Route Proposed'. The Age. 29 May 1929.'C.R.B. to Build By-Pass Roads'. The Age. 22 May 1951. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article209819391'Melbourne Freeway - A Con'. Tribune. 2 June 1976. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/page/25602146'The Eastern Freeway deserves its place on the heritage register', Holden M. The Age. 19 December 2019. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-eastern-freeway-deserves-its-place-on-the-heritage-register-20191218-p53l5m.html'1970s Anti-freeway protest'. Yarra Libraries. https://www.picturevictoria.vic.gov.au/site/yarra_melbourne/Collingwood/9146.html'The secret freeway threatens your home', Carlton Association. University of Melbourne Archives 1984.0092, Unit 5, files 4/5/4 and 4/5/5.'Eastern (F19) Freeway protest with Bill Peterson, Mayor'. Yarra Libraries. https://coyl.libsvic.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/search/asset/233698/0‘Save Carlton Stop the CRB’ badges, University of Melbourne Archives, Carlton Association Collection, 1984.0092, Unit 13, File 14/6.‘CRB stakes its claim to North Carlton’, Melbourne Times, 25 October 1972'Sixty-Fourth Annual Report for Year Ended 30th June, 1977', Country Roads Board. https://vgls.sdp.sirsidynix.net.au/client/search/asset/1286202'Intersection of Johnston and Hoddle Streets, Collingwood', Fowler, L. c.1949 State Library of Victoria. http://search.slv.vic.gov.au/permalink/f/1fe7t3h/SLV_ROSETTAIE20721682'Hoddle Street looking south', c.1897-1907. Yarra Libraries. https://coyl.libsvic.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/search/asset/232783/0'Mrs Tempany's shop'. c.1880. Yarra Libraries. https://coyl.libsvic.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/search/asset/233120/0'View of Collingwood looking north-west from the town hall', c.1887. Yarra Libraries. https://coyl.libsvic.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/search/asset/232633/0'Richmond Rallies Against Bitumen Invasion', Batties R. The Age. 18 June 1984.'Cable-tram engine room under threat', Svendsen I. The Age. 30 October 1989.'Melbourne city 1920s', ACMI. youtube.com/watch?v=YPa98x172gM'Hume Freeway Craigieburn', User:Melburnian. February 2007. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hume_Freeway_Craigieburn_Bypass.jpgMapillary.com, 2018. mapillary.com'Electricity Supply Poles, South Road, Moorabbin', Tompkins, S. February 1965. Kew Historical Society. https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/58ce17b3d0cddb09d8af4e9e'Market Gardens at Moorabbin', 1956. Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme. Victorian Places. https://www.victorianplaces.com.au/node/64348
The West Heidelberg Olympic Village Philip Mallis 2022-05-10 | Melbourne is home to a very special suburb - one that was purpose-built for the 1956 Olympic Games. West Heidelberg almost never existed, but ended up playing an integral role before, during and after the so-called 'Friendly Games'.Please excuse the varying quality of the modern day video. My Gopro decided to have a moment halfway through shooting so I had to use my iPhone to capture the remaining film.-------------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging and their extensive historical connection to land, water and country.-------------My website: philipmallis.com-------------MORE INFORMATIONThe Argus special Olympic Village Supplement 22 November 1956: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/page/6563150'Doing it tough together: Melbourne's Olympic village community', Australian Broadcasting Corporation: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-09/melbourne-olympic-village-west-heidelberg-doing-it-tough/6916224?nw=0-------------SOURCES AND CREDITSMap source: © Openstreetmap contributors, 2021Historic footage of Olympics and Olympic Village: National Film and Sound Archive ('1956 Melbourne Olympics: Mike Leyland's home movie', 'Melbourne Olympic City', )1953 'Labor Prefers Homes To Olympic Games Stadium', Labor Call (Melbourne, Vic. : 1906 - 1953), 29 January, p. 1. , viewed 07 Sep 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article250010923 1950 'SHOWGROUNDS UNPOPULAR SITE FOR OLYMPIC GAMES', Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 - 1954), 3 May, p. 66. , viewed 07 Sep 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225450332 1952 'Ban On Olympic Building Move', Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 21 March, p. 3. , viewed 07 Sep 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article133711656 1953 'LATE NEWS— MELBOURNE OLYMPIC GAMES ABANDONED?', Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 - 1954), 18 March, p. 1. (Daily), viewed 03 Sep 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118415279 1953 'FINANCE DISRUPTION OVER MELBOURNE OLYMPIC GAMES', Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1907 - 1954), 15 May, p. 1. , viewed 03 Sep 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62482717 1953 'GAMES IN DOUBT', Maryborough Chronicle (Qld. : 1947 - 1954), 19 March, p. 1. , viewed 03 Sep 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150235368 1956 'Wire curtain separates this Russian couple', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 12 November, p. 17. , viewed 07 Sep 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71765191 'Battle of Egypt', 1942, Australian War Memorial: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C188826Helsinki Games Village (architect Pauli Salomaa). Heikki Havas / MFA, https://en.docomomo.fi/projects/olympic-village-and-games-village/Olympic Urbanism: The Athletes’ Village, Gade, A. 1952 Helsinki Olympics Report, placesjournal.org/article/olympic-urbanism-the-athletes-village/?cn-reloaded=11956'HERE'S A CITY-VILLAGE WE SALUTE!', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 22 November, p. 18. , viewed 07 Sep 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71767184 Hungarian Revolution footage (1956), youtube.com/watch?v=6BaV3W5zMucC2457 Ervin Zador Hungary Cut eye; USSR v Hungary; Water Polo; Day 13 VPRS 10742/P0000, C2457, Public Record Office Victoria, https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/3358F70E-F7F4-11E9-AE98-AB296B2CC188?image=1# (CC-BY-SA 4.0)1957 'Olympic Stars Flee Hungary For West', The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), 5 January, p. 11. , viewed 03 Sep 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91231311 1956 'Work is fun at "Village"', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 5 November, p. 17. , viewed 07 Sep 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71763941 1956 'Praise for our Village', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 14 September, p. 9. , viewed 07 Sep 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84386412 Booklet showing plans for the Olympic village in Heidelberg c1955, Housing Commission Victoria, City of Melbourne, https://citycollection.melbourne.vic.gov.au/booklet-showing-plans-for-the-olympic-village-in-heidelberg/
The G-Class: Melbournes Newest Tram Philip Mallis 2022-04-26 | The world's largest tram network will be getting its first new trams since the E-class. So what do we know and what is coming up next? Watch to find out more!------------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Bunurong people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and their extensive and continuing connection to land, water and country.-------------My website: philipmallis.com-------------MORE INFORMATIONhttps://transport.vic.gov.au/our-transport-future/our-projects/new-and-upgraded-trains-and-trams/next-generation-trams-------------SAUCES'Next Generation Trams', 2021. Victorian Department of Transport. https://transport.vic.gov.au/our-transport-future/our-projects/new-and-upgraded-trains-and-trams/next-generation-trams#facility'Flexity 2 Light Rail Vehicles', Bombardier. 2009. http://lrt.daxack.ca/LRTvsHRT/TransitCity/FLEXITY2.pdf'Flexity 2 (Blackpool) tram at Tower tram stop', Chris Warton. Wikimedia Commons, 2012. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flexity_2_(Blackpool)_tram_at_Tower_tram_stop.jpg'Protram205 ramp', Lasart75. Wikimedia Commons, 2010. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Protram205_ramp.JPG'A new development in Maidstone', Department of Transport. 2022. https://engage.vic.gov.au/maidstone'101393: Ballarat Road Last Tram X1 459 also last Footscray Local tram', Weston Langford. 10 March 1962. westonlangford.com/images/photo/101393'Tram access ramps offer obstacle detection and emergency options', Railway Gazette. railwaygazette.com/light-rail-and-tram/tram-access-ramps-offer-obstacle-detection-and-emergency-options/57671.article
The F1 - Melbournes Forgotten Freeways Philip Mallis 2022-04-12 | The results of the poll earlier this year have spoken! youtube.com/post/UgkxHdMLTbziYQYQU-jxkId_-cZnAAESB8Nb This videos covers the proposed F1, part of the Inner City Ring Road. But what exactly was the proposal and what happened to it?Previous video on the F14: youtube.com/watch?v=fKkug2a2tgM-------------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and their extensive and continuing connection to land, water and country.-------------My website: philipmallis.com-------------MORE INFORMATION'The City Ring Road that Melbourne Never Built', 2018. Marcus Wong. wongm.com/2018/03/city-ring-road-melbourne-never-built-------------SOURCES'Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme 1954: Report', 1954. Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/policy-and-strategy/planning-for-melbourne/melbournes-strategic-planning-history/melbourne-metropolitan-planning-scheme-1954-report'Roads At Work. Transport in Australia Ep 2', The Commonwealth Film Unit. 1966. Published: National Film and Sound Archive. youtube.com/watch?v=bEFNsZ4qynE'Lage Berliner Ring Metropolregion Berlin', User:Guidod. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lage_Berliner_Ring_Metropolregion_Berlin.png'M25 London', User:Paolo3577. CC-BY-SA 4.0. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:M25_London.jpg'Streets', Mapbox Maps. mapbox.com/maps/streets'VicPlan', Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. 2022. version 2.3.3. https://mapshare.vic.gov.au/vicplan/'Map showing proposed road south from Lansdowne Street, East Melbourne, to Grant Street, South Melbourne'. Herald and Weekly Times. State Library of Victoria. http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/223403'Hoddle St. Collingwood', Hume, H. State Library of Victoria. 1886. http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/46611'Map showing rejected routes of the proposed Melbourne ring road, through East Melbourne, Victoria'. Herald and Weekly Times 1965. http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/223747
Arden Station Metro Tunnel Tour - March 2022 Philip Mallis 2022-03-28 | I was lucky to go on one of several tours being run by the Metro Tunnel Project on 27 March 2022 at Arden Station in North Melbourne.It ran for about 45 minutes and was a very interesting experience.The video shows some of the highlights of the tour, including viewing the westbound tunnel at platform level and the main station entrance.Please note that I have licensed this under a Creative Commons license, so you are free to reuse this content (subject to the license terms - usually just attribution).I'll be uploading photos from the tour as well shortly on my Flickr account: flickr.com/photos/philipmallisSee more content on my website at: philipmallis.com
Melbournes Banh Mi Map Philip Mallis 2022-02-16 | I talk a bit about my latest mapping project - creating maps showing banh mi price information across Melbourne. And you get four for the price of one!All maps and full blog post here: maps.philipmallis.com/banh-mi-map-of-melbourneSources:'Pop', Unfa, CC-BY-SA, freesound.org/people/unfa/sounds/245645Alpha, CC-BY-NC via Flickr, flickr.com/photos/avlxyz/51543110705Isaac'licious, CC-BY-SA via Flickr, flickr.com/photos/isaaclicious/8673379416
The F14 - Melbournes Forgotten Freeways Philip Mallis 2022-01-26 | The F14 was one of the longest freeways proposed in 1969 Melbourne Transportation Plan. Most of it has been built despite being officially cancelled in 1973 - it's made up of the Tullamarine Freeway, Citylink and the Monash Freeway from Melbourne Airport to Hallam in the city's south-east.-------------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and their extensive and continuing connection to land, water and country.-------------My website: philipmallis.com-------------MORE INFORMATIONCalder Highway Strategy, VicRoads, 1995. web.archive.org/web/20211221040530/mountalexander.vic.gov.au/files/Planning_Scheme_Background_Documents/Calder_Highway_Strategy__part2.pdf'The City Ring Road that Melbourne Never Built', 2018. Marcus Wong. wongm.com/2018/03/city-ring-road-melbourne-never-built-------------SOURCES AND CREDITSMelbourne photo-map, Department of Lands and Survey, Aerial Survey of Victoria ; air photography by Adastra Airways Pty. Ltd. 1945. https://cat2.lib.unimelb.edu.au/record=b2501041'Tullamarine Project'. Australian Centre of the Moving Image (ACMI). 1968. youtube.com/watch?v=VJObn3H32eQ&t=249s1982-83 Annual Report. Country Roads Board. http://railknowledgebank.com/Presto/content/GetDoc.axd?ctID=NmQ5ZmY0YWQtNTc4NS00YzZiLTk3MTItNjEzYWQxZTgyMTRl&rID=NjU0OA==&pID=MTIzMQ==&attchmnt=VHJ1ZQ==&uSesDM=False&rIdx=MTAzOTU=&rCFU='Citylink near Macaulay Station', Gary Sauer-Thompson. 2012. CC-BY-NC 3.0. flickr.com/photos/sauer-thompson/8121697249VicPlan Mapshare, Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning. 2022. https://mapshare.vic.gov.au/vicplan/'Looking east from the Rialto Tower'. Thomas, Laurie, 1983. State Library of Victoria. http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/137411'$2bn plan for Docklands'. The Australian Jewish News, p. 11, 29 September 1995.. Retrieved January 13, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article261948577 'Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme 1954: Report'. Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. 1954. https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/policy-and-strategy/planning-for-melbourne/melbournes-strategic-planning-history/melbourne-metropolitan-planning-scheme-1954-report'Map of Mulgrave and Eumemmering By-Pass Roads'. Herald & Weekly Times. State Library of Victoria, 1970. http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/223499'Fine and fast on the freeway'. The Age. 22 May 1970. news.google.com/newspapers?nid=MDQ-9Oe3GGUC&dat=19700522&printsec=frontpage&hl=en'400 homes to go in freeway madness', Murphy Brian. Tribune, 14 November 1984. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article259491487'Another Freeway!'. Tribune. 22 March 1978. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article260215079'202111108 Wurundjeri Way Extension'. 14 November 2021. West Gate Tunnel Project. youtube.com/watch?v=DPDEH5xIMII&t=19s'South Eastern Freeway Under Construction. 1961. Yarra Libraries. https://coyl.libsvic.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/search/asset/233398/0'South Eastern Arterial (Monash Freeway), Melbourne, 1989'. Steven Pam. youtube.com/watch?v=Byj9zEzNXmM'South Eastern-Mulgrave Arterial Road Link', Road Construction Authority. 1988. https://www.expressway.online/library/vic/pdfs/south_eastern_mulgrave_arterial_road_link.pdf'VicRoads 1997-98 Annual Report'. VicRoads. 1998. https://vgls.sdp.sirsidynix.net.au/client/search/asset/1292553'Mulgrave VIC 3170'. Maksym Kozlenko, via Wikimedia Commons. 7 April 2012. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mulgrave_VIC_3170,_Australia_-_panoramio_(1).jpg'Pollution-free baptism for new bypass'. The Age. 28 July 2003. https://www.theage.com.au/national/pollution-free-baptism-for-new-bypass-20030728-gdw4dt.html'M1 Monash City Link Westgate Upgrade'. Gertzel Engineering Surveyors. https://www.gertzel.com.au/portfolio/city-link/'View from Mulgrave (Monash) Freeway bridge at Ferntree Gully Road under construction, circa 1970s'. c1976. Monash Public Library Service. flickr.com/photos/monlib/50146249668' Aerial photograph of Mulgrave (Monash) Freeway under construction, looking north along Forster Road, Mount Waverley, undated'. Monash Public Library Service. c1977. flickr.com/photos/monlib/50197039163
The meme lift Philip Mallis 2022-01-21 | The lifts at Southern Cross Station have this incredible rendition of Country Roads playing when you go between platforms. Respect to the programmer who did this.
Tonsley Station Next Train Announcements Philip Mallis 2022-01-05 | ~"Adelaide Showgrounds"~Recorded at the new Tonsley Station in Adelaide in May 2021.
The Queens Visit to Melbourne - 26 October 2011 Philip Mallis 2021-12-30 | The Royal Visit to Melbourne with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip. I waited 1.5 hours at the time to get a spot at the front of the crowds. Unfortunately they didn't spend much time on our side of the tram, but still caught a glimpse of them.License under a Creative Commons Attribution License for reuse. Please check the license conditions before reusing.
The F4: Melbournes Forgotten Freeways Philip Mallis 2021-12-22 | The F4 was a proposed new freeway proposed mainly to act as a bypass route parallel to Bell Street. Only part of it was built, what we call today the Calder Freeway and parts of the Tullamarine Freeway. But what if the section east of Essendon Airport was built, and what would the route have looked like?UPDATE: Sorry but yet again, the YouTubes have nerfed the video quality. So if it looks a bit grainy or strange, that's why. I have new settings to use next time and will test them out to see if they work any better.-------------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and their extensive historical connection to these places.-------------My website: philipmallis.com-------------MORE INFORMATIONCalder Highway Strategy, VicRoads, 1995. web.archive.org/web/20211221040530/mountalexander.vic.gov.au/files/Planning_Scheme_Background_Documents/Calder_Highway_Strategy__part2.pdf'Deleting Freeways', Gerciullo, S. Public Records Office Victoria. https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/provenance-journal/provenance-2020/deleting-freeways-------------SOURCES AND CREDITS'Annual Report 1950-51', Country Roads Board. Victorian Government Printer. https://vgls.sdp.sirsidynix.net.au/client/search/asset/1286175'Coburg looking south over Bell Street?', Pratt, Daniel. ca. 1940. http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/20435'Country Roads Board Annual Report 1972-73', Country Roads Board. Victorian Government Printer. https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/papers/govpub/VPARL1973-74No41.pdf'Calder Highway Strategy', VicRoads, 1995. web.archive.org/web/20211221040530/mountalexander.vic.gov.au/files/Planning_Scheme_Background_Documents/Calder_Highway_Strategy__part2.pdf'Calder Freeway Bypass of Gisborne', VicRoads 1988. https://www.expressway.online/library/vic/pdfs/calder_gisborne.pdf'Calder Freeway and Calder Highway (M/A79) - Sunbury to Niddrie', Expressway Online. https://www.expressway.online/gallery/roads/vic/numbered/alphanumeric/m-a79/06_sunburytoniddrie/index.htmlVicPlan Mapshare, Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning. 2021. https://mapshare.vic.gov.au/vicplan/
Is this the oddest station in Melbourne? (And swooped by a bird!) Philip Mallis 2021-12-01 | Heyington is a small railway station located on the Glen Waverley Line in Melbourne's inner south-east. With all of these attributes, is this Melbourne's oddest station?-------------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and their extensive historical connection to these places.-------------My website: philipmallis.com
The F6: Melbournes Forgotten Freeways Philip Mallis 2021-11-17 | The F6 was one of the longest freeways proposed in the 1969 Melbourne Transportation Plan. Running a massive 91 kilometres between the F5 (today the M80 Ring Road) and Safety Beach on the Mornington Peninsula, it would have been a significant north-south route through the eastern and south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne.The proposed route ran through many suburbs, including Preston, Alphington, Camberwell, East Malvern, Moorabbin and Mount Eliza.-------------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and their extensive historical connection to these places.-------------My website: philipmallis.com-------------MORE INFORMATIONAlphington to East Preston Railway: maps.philipmallis.com/alphington-to-east-preston-railwayF6 / F19 Interchange: youtube.com/watch?v=O336mDvK4gAMap on page 31, 'Planning Policies for Metropolitan Melbourne' (1971): https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/101095/Part-4.pdf'Deleting Freeways', Gerciullo, S. Public Records Office Victoria. https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/provenance-journal/provenance-2020/deleting-freeways-------------SOURCES AND CREDITS'Victoria's Planning History', Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning. 2021. https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/policy-and-strategy/planning-for-melbourne/melbournes-strategic-planning-historyVicPlan Mapshare, Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning. 2021. https://mapshare.vic.gov.au/vicplan/'Aerial view of the first section of the Tullamarine Freeway during construction. Includes the intersection of the freeway, Mt. Alexander Road and Fleming Road'. Country Roads Board. 1969. State Library of Victoria.http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/223742'Tullamarine Project'. State Film Centre of Victoria, ACMI Collections. 1968. youtube.com/watch?v=VJObn3H32eQ'Reimagining Moonee Ponds Creek. Melbourne Water. 2021. https://yoursay.melbournewater.com.au/reimaginingmooneepondscreek'Aerial of Moonee Ponds Creek at North Melbourne'. 2010. Biatch at en.wikipedia. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Moonee_ponds_creek_aerial_north_melbourne.jpg'Tomorrow's Canberra', The Commonwealth Film Unit. 1972. Published: National Film and Sound Archive. youtube.com/watch?v=kQy4tDgZJxI'Transport - Cars on a freeway from above', Jonathan Lang. 2014. youtube.com/watch?v=1W1hml7OSOU'Mordialloc Freeway', Major Road Projects Victoria. 2021. facebook.com/watch/?v=470177820941336
Melbournes Forgotten Freeways: the 1969 Melbourne Transportation Plan Philip Mallis 2021-10-19 | The 1969 Melbourne Transportation Plan is one of the most significant planning documents in Victoria's history. It still influences transport planning today despite many years of controversy and change.This starts a series of videos on topics related to the 1969 Melbourne Transportation Plan. Let me know if you have any requests! Playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLath5Vf0H2tGiRwrunniC_kv6nZpYD9xC-------------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging and their extensive historical connection to these places.-------------My website: philipmallis.com-------------MORE INFORMATIONnews.google.com/newspapers?nid=MDQ-9Oe3GGUC&dat=19691219&printsec=frontpage&hl=en-------------SOURCES AND CREDITSImage source: 'Cabinet to decide traffic plan', The Age: Melbourne. 16 December 1969. news.google.com/newspapers?id=wchUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=z5ADAAAAIBAJ&pg=6068%2C3345990Image source: 'A fight for the city's fringes', The Age: Melbourne. 1 November 1973. news.google.com/newspapers?id=i9tUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=0ZADAAAAIBAJ&pg=2804%2C50643Image source: People sitting on overturned car on Alexandra Parade to protest freeway construction. 'Barricade! :the resident fight against the F19 freeway'. April 1978. https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/9619159?q&versionId=11163258Image source: People sitting at a spit roast on Alexandra Parade to protest freeway construction. 7:30 Report, 23 August 2014. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-23/deadline-looms-for-east-west-link/5691580?nw=0Image source: 'Axe is set to fall on the freeways', The Age: Melbourne. 14 October 1974. news.google.com/newspapers?id=DlUQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=M5IDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5016%2C3042553Image source: 'Road Development 2040', VicRoads: Melbourne. Published in The Age: Melbourne. 11 October 2010. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/plan-for-hundreds-of-kilometres-of-new-freeways-20101010-16e04.htmlImage source: 'United anti-freeway group to stage "brick-in"', Tribune: Sydney. 13 October 1976. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article236921552Video source: 'Roads At Work. Transport in Australia Ep 2', The Commonwealth Film Unit. 1966. Published: National Film and Sound Archive. youtube.com/watch?v=bEFNsZ4qynEVideo source: 'Archway to Paradise', Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads. 1969. youtube.com/watch?v=xuUbVjab41wVideo source: 'North East Link bus video'. North East Link Authority: Melbourne. youtube.com/watch?v=8eiY9CPTBZ0
Walk from Clifton Hill Interchange to Clifton Hill Station Philip Mallis 2021-10-08 | A video of the walk between the Clifton Hill Interchange on Queens Parade and Clifton Hill Railway Station. Filmed in July 2021.--------My website: philipmallis.com
Tunnels, Trains & Tyres - Exploring Clifton Hill Philip Mallis 2021-10-06 | Clifton Hill is one of the most important transport interchanges for the north of Melbourne. It's an interesting place to explore with trains, trams, buses and roads all featuring prominently in the area.-------------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging and their extensive historical connection to land, water and country.-------------My website: philipmallis.com-------------MORE INFORMATIONhttp://images.heritage.vic.gov.au/attachment/25564https://www.victorianplaces.com.au/clifton-hill-------------SOURCES AND CREDITSMap source: © Openstreetmap contributors, 2021Rail map source: Public Transport Victoria, 2021Image source: Heidelberg Road level crossing Clifton Hill 1957, Victorian Railways via Robert Aquilina Flickr @ flickr.com/photos/80109267@N03/7979014219Image source: 1955 'FOUR LANES OF TRAFFIC Clifton Hill rail bridge gets 'go ahead'', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 19 May, p. 9. , viewed 04 Oct 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71883404 Image source: 1955 'Level-crossing war's on!', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 22 March, p. 31. , viewed 04 Oct 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71640299 Image source: Google Streetview, image captured November 2018, maps.google.com.auImage souce: 1925 'ABOLISHING A LEVEL CROSSING.', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 17 June, p. 19. , viewed 04 Oct 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2127554
Australias Own Car: the General Motors Holden plant at Fishermans Bend Philip Mallis 2021-09-08 | Fishermans Bend is planned to become the largest urban renewal project in Victoria. But this precinct holds many interesting sites and stories that are important for telling the story of Melbourne's and Australia's history.This video explores the huge General Motors (Holden) automobile complex on Salmon Street and Todd Road. This was one of the largest centres of Australia's car research, design and manufacturing, and only closed in 2020.-------------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging and their extensive historical connection to land, water and country.-------------My website: philipmallis.com-------------MORE INFORMATIONHeritage Council of Victoria report (2019): https://heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ED-RECOMMENDATION-INCLUDE-GMH-Fishermans-Bend-FINAL.pdfUniversity of Melbourne Fishermans Bend Campus Masterplan: https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/466303/2-UoM_Fishermans_BendDraft_Masterplan_prepared_by_Gimshaw_Architiects_Part_1.pdfSee photos of the Social Centre murals here: artdecobuildings.blogspot.com/2008/07/gmh-social-centre-fishermens-bend.html-------------SOURCES AND CREDITSMap source: © Openstreetmap contributors, 2021Image source: 'Fishermans Bend Framework', Department of Jobs, Precincts & Regions, Government of Victoria (2021). https://www.fishermansbend.vic.gov.au/Satellite image source: © Google, 2021. https://maps.google.com.au Image source: Messrs. Hartnett and Storey laying the first foundation. [BRG 213/73/4/VOL1/15] • Photograph, State Library of South Australia. https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/BRG+213/73/4/VOL1/15Image source: 1935 'LAND AT FISHERMAN’S BEND', Shepparton Advertiser (Vic. : 1914 - 1953), 26 June, p. 5. , viewed 29 Jul 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article186108355 Image source: Foundations and concrete tower for main office building. [BRG 213/73/4/VOL1/8] • Photograph, State Library of South Australia. https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/BRG+213/73/4/VOL1/8Image source: Main Office looking east. [BRG 213/73/4/VOL1/54] • Photograph, State Library of South Australia. https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/BRG+213/73/4/VOL1/54Image source: Interior of garage [BRG 213/207/1/266] • Photograph, State Libary of South Australia. https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/BRG+213/207/1/266Image source: Photograph album of General Motors-Holden's Limited Fishermen's Bend Plant [BRG 213/73/32/12] • Photograph, State Library of South Australia. https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/BRG+213/73/32/12Image source: 1936 'GENERAL MOTORS' NEW WORKS', The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), 29 September, p. 12. , viewed 29 Jul 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article205910126 Video source: "All Australian Car", GM Holden. youtube.com/watch?v=dnyxTSvH6UwImage source: Outside the Social Centre, Fishermen's Bend. [BRG 213/27/13/10] • Photograph, State Library of South Australia. https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/BRG+213/27/13/10Image source: Social Centre, Fishermen's Bend. [BRG 213/27/13/9] • Photograph, State Library of South Australia. https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/BRG+213/27/13/9Image source: J.B. Chifley inspecting the new 48-215 [FX]. [BRG 213/27/13/15] • Photograph, State Library of South Australia. https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/BRG+213/27/13/15Image source: Holden 48-215 [FX] on display. [BRG 213/27/13/26] • Photograph, State Library of South Australia. https://collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/resource/BRG+213/27/13/26Image source: Aerial view of The Holden Motors plant at Fishermans Bend, Pratt, Charles Daniel, State Library of Victoria. http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/385632Image source: University of Melbourne, https://about.unimelb.edu.au/priorities-and-partnerships/fishermans-bendImage source: University of Melbourne Fishermans Bend Campus Draft Masterplan prepared by Grimshaw Architects, Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/policy-and-strategy/proposed-planning-scheme-amendment-for-C371-university-of-melbourne#documents
ADELAIDE TRAM JOURNEY - Glenelg Line from Glengowrie to Rundle Mall Philip Mallis 2021-09-07 | Filmed May 2021(Apologies for the video quality in some places, YouTube nerfed it as usual)
Next train announcement at Tonsley Station in Adelaide, May 2021 Philip Mallis 2021-09-02 | The new system seems to use the same voice and/or software as Sydney Trains. Installed at the new Tonsley Station after the extension to Flinders was completed in December 2020: https://dpti.sa.gov.au/infrastructure/major_projects/flinders_link
All Roads Lead to Kew: the story of Kew Junction Philip Mallis 2021-08-11 | Kew Junction, or 'Five Ways', has been a notorious intersection for well over 150 years, referred to as a "death trap" (The Argus, 1933), "dangerous" (The Age, 1922) and just simply "puzzling" (The Argus, 1951). So how did it get to be this way?-------------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and their extensive and ongoing connection to the land, water and country.-------------My website: philipmallis.com-------------SOURCES AND CREDITSImage source: 'Stephen's map of Melbourne and suburbs', W.B.Stephens: State Library of Victoria: http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/114811Image source: 'High Street Kew in the 1890's': State Library of Victoria: http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/294943 (public domain)Image source: Lithograph of Kew, Rudolph Jenny: State Library of Victoria http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/109400 (public domain)Image source: 'The Yarra Bend and Lunatic Asylum from the road to Kew', D. McDonald: State Library of Victoria http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/309383 (public domain)Newspaper source: 'A Dangerous Corner at Kew', The Age - 28 April 1922: National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article205037992Image source: 'High Str, Kew': State Library of Victoria http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/295246 (public domain)Image source: 'High Street Kew, Vic', Rose Stereograph Co: State Library of Victoria http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/59389 (public domain)News source: 'Death Trap', The Argus - 4 April 1934: National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10924292Image source: 'Cars ruled the road', The Herald - 13 April 1954: National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245561610Image source: 'How Kew's Lights Untangle Traffic', The Herald - 14 April 1951: National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article246268153Newspaper source: 'Lights Were Puzzling at Kew's Five Ways', The Age - 12 April 1951: National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206383124
Journey to Victor Harbor: exploring Australias oldest railway Philip Mallis 2021-07-28 | The oldest public railway in Australia*, the line from Mount Barker to Victor Harbor** in South Australia is also one of the most scenic (in my humble opinion).This video explores this historic area, starting in Mount Barker and travelling south towards Milang, Goolwa and Victor Harbor, with a little site trip to the beautiful mouth of the Murray River.-------------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Peramangk and Ngarrindjeri people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging and their extensive historical connection to land, water and country.-------------My website: philipmallis.com-------------MORE INFORMATIONSteamranger Heritage Railway: https://steamranger.org.auMusic by HookSounds (hooksounds.com)------------FOR GUNZELS*Bracing myself for the comments section on this because yes, I know, technically only the bit between Port Elliot and Goolwa is the "oldest". But in my book, the parts form a whole. To me it's like arguing that the Monash Freeway isn't Melbourne's oldest freeway because the first bit was only a short section between Punt Road and MacRobertson Bridge.**The official name is 'harbour' without a 'u'. See this link for the reasons why: https://www.samemory.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?c=8786
How much does a street address matter? Philip Mallis 2021-07-12 | You may think that your property address with a number, street name and suburb is a standard and simple system. Here's why that's not always the case.philipmallis.com---MORE INFORMATIONMedian house prices: https://propertyupdate.com.au/median-price/Deepdene suburb gazetting: web.archive.org/web/20120318001223/http://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/news/april/deepdene-our-newest-suburb---IMAGE SOURCES150 Collins Street, VicPlan, 2021, State of Victoria, Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning (DELWP), https://mapshare.vic.gov.au/vicplan/1909 'Deepdene Progress Association.', Richmond Guardian (Vic. : 1885; 1904 - 1922), 24 April, p. 2. , viewed 08 Jul 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article257211438 8 Rothbury Place, https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-cherrybrook-131573546888 Collins Street, https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/888-collins-street-docklands'Lane Cove West Apartments Lift Shaft', 2015, User:Saberwyn, CC-BY-SA, via Wikimedia Commons: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lane_Cove_West_apartments_lift_shaft.JPG'Missing Room Number', User:Cool_O, GNU license, via Wikimedia Commons: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Missing_room_number_413.jpg'13th floor? I don't understand', 2009, Phillip Stewart, CC-BY-SA, via Wikimedia Commons: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:13th_floor%3F_I_dont_understand._(3938336628).jpg'Greenland Centre Sydney, Richard Braddish, November 2020, via Wikimedia Commons: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Greenland_Centre_Sydney_-_November_2020.jpg'Sydney Building 013', User:Sardaka, CC-BY-SA, via Wikimedia Commons: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:(1)Sydney_Building_013.jpg
Why you cant catch a train to Doncaster Philip Mallis 2021-06-30 | The eastern suburb of Doncaster in Melbourne has does not have a railway. Despite many proposals over the past 130 years, one has never been built. So why can't you catch a train to Doncaster?-------------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging and their extensive historical connection to these places.-------------My website: philipmallis.com-------------MORE INFORMATION2014 Doncaster Rail Study documents: http://www.ycat.org.au/archived-sites/doncaster-rail-study-2014/Information about the cutting at Victoria Park Station: http://www.ycat.org.au/history-of-the-doncaster-train/3/Doncaster Railway route as almost built in 1979 as part of the Eastern Freeway:Melway Map 44: https://digitised-collections.unimelb.edu.au/bitstream/handle/11343/23962/304156_UDS2013221-6-0055-wm.jpg?sequence=55&isAllowed=yMelway Map 45: https://digitised-collections.unimelb.edu.au/bitstream/handle/11343/23962/304157_UDS2013221-6-0056-wm.jpg?sequence=56&isAllowed=yMelway Map 32: https://digitised-collections.unimelb.edu.au/bitstream/handle/11343/23962/304144_UDS2013221-6-0043-wm.jpg?sequence=43&isAllowed=yMelway Map 33: https://digitised-collections.unimelb.edu.au/bitstream/handle/11343/23962/304145_UDS2013221-6-0044-wm.jpg?sequence=44&isAllowed=yMelway Map 34: https://digitised-collections.unimelb.edu.au/bitstream/handle/11343/23962/304146_UDS2013221-6-0045-wm.jpg?sequence=45&isAllowed=y(Full 1979 Melway here: https://digitised-collections.unimelb.edu.au/handle/11343/23962)Public Records Office Victoria (PROV) article on some of the older route proposals: https://prov.vic.gov.au/about-us/our-blog/waiting-train-arriveDoncaster Rail advocacy page: facebook.com/DoncasterRail-------------SOURCES AND CREDITSImage source: (Zombie stop sign): Eli Duke, CC-BY-SA 2.0, flickr.com/photos/elisfanclub/370565709Image source: (Abandoned construction: Yan Song, CC-BY-SA 2.0, flickr.com/photos/geekinmedia/4464201892Image source (1890 plan): PROV https://prov.vic.gov.au/about-us/our-blog/waiting-train-arriveImage source (Victoria Park Station photos): Peter J Vincent http://www.pjv101.net/film_bw/pjv00707.htmVideo source (North East Link bus video): North East Link Authority youtube.com/watch?v=8eiY9CPTBZ0
Arriving at Adelaide Railway Station on the Outer Harbor Line - May 2021 Philip Mallis 2021-06-15 | One of six railway lines in the Adelaide network, the Outer Harbor Line runs diesel 3000-class railcars. This video shows one of these trains arriving at Adelaide Railway Station.This video is free to use under the terms of the Creative Commons CC-BY 3.0 license, details here: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode
Melbournes New Tram Map for 2021 Philip Mallis 2021-05-26 | Thoughts on the exciting new tram network map released for Melbourne by the Department of Transport in May 2021!Check out the blog post here: maps.philipmallis.com/the-new-melbourne-tram-map-for-2021New map: https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/assets/PTV-default-site/Maps-and-Timetables-PDFs/Maps/Network-maps/PTVH5514-Yarra-Tram-Network-Maps-2021.pdfPrevious (2017) map: https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/assets/default-site/Maps-and-Timetables-PDFs/Maps/Network-maps/417bb4810a/PTV_Tram-Network-Map_2017.pdfSkybus blog post: maps.philipmallis.com/skybus-should-not-be-on-a-rail-map
PRIDE audio announcements on first day of new Frankston Line timetable at Moorabbin Station Philip Mallis 2021-01-31 | Trains now run through to Werribee and Williamstown from Frankston via Flinders Street. They no longer run via the City Loop, at least until the Metro Tunnel is complete in 2025.This announcement also includes information on a disruption at Newport.Read more about it here: https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/more/the-new-timetable-for-victorias-train-network/
Oakover Road level crossing, Preston Philip Mallis 2021-01-31 | Soon to be removed as part of the Preston-Bell Level Crossing Removal Project: https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/oakover-road-preston
Flipping bus PID screen at Mernda Station Philip Mallis 2021-01-01 | Shows live departures of buses from Mernda Station, but the 381 line was having a few issues...
The Pipe Walk - Hiking the Yan Yean Pipeline Philip Mallis 2020-12-09 | In the 1850s, the newly-independent colony of Victoria set out on an ambitious project to build the largest water infrastructure system in Australia: a 32 kilometre pipeline from Yan Yean Reservoir to Melbourne. This is my journey to walk its length and understand its history and stories through hidden ruins, overgrown tracks, impassable bridges and stinging nettles.-------------I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which this video was filmed, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. I pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging and their extensive historical connection to these places.-------------My website: philipmallis.comRoute taken with points of interest: https://umap.openstreetmap.fr/en/map/the-pipe-walk-route_643670Port Phillip Pioneers Group history of the Yan Yean Pipe: https://portphillippioneersgroup.org.au/pppg5ex.htmBob Padula on the Yan Yean Reservoir: http://bpadula.tripod.com/maroondahaqueduct/id19.html-------------IMAGE CREDITS- 'Yan Yean Reservoir', State Library of Victoria (out of copyright): http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/52097- 'Open Forest Country Near Yan Yean', ca.1858, State Library of Victoria (out of copyright): http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/294441- 'Yan Yean flume, Plenty River', Charles Rudd, 1892-1902, State Library of Victoria (out of copyright): http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/305697- 'Repairing the Yan Yean Aqueduct', Ebenezer and David Syme, State Library of Victoria (out of copyright): http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/250968-------------MUSIC CREDITS- bensound.com
Bees attack drone Philip Mallis 2020-12-05 | Was filming in Koonung Creek Reserve in North Balwyn at about 50-60 metres off the ground. Some of the local bees didn't like that.It took me a minute or two to notice the bees in my screen. As you can see in the first shot, they were only on one side of the drone to begin with. Once I realised, I brought it down as quickly as possible which I figured was the best thing to do.The drone was fine afterwards, no permanent damage. Did take a while to clean though.
Rainstorm at Preston Station, January 2019 Philip Mallis 2020-11-06 | Part of a series of thunderstorms that came through during the day. Sudden gusts of wind and downpours caught out most passengers on the platforms.
How to map shared zones in OpenStreetMap Philip Mallis 2020-10-21 | Please get in touch if you have any questions!Information on tags used in this video:Shared zones: wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Tag:highway%3Dliving_streetMinor/unclassified road: wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Tag:highway%3DunclassifiedSpeed limits: wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Speed_limitsMy website: philipmallis.com
Walk across Sydney Harbour Bridge Philip Mallis 2020-10-16 | Some of the sights and sounds walking across the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Panorama of Hyde Park near Archibald Fountain, Sydney Philip Mallis 2020-10-16 | Video showing the parklands, trees and streets around Hyde Park.
A walk down Kent Street, Sydney Philip Mallis 2020-10-16 | Walking down Kent Street in Sydney on a recent (pre-COVID) trip. Busy footpaths and streets.
