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Docklands History Group: Marvellous Smellbourne: early Melbourne's noxious trades

City of Melbourne Libraries (2019- )26 February 2019

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26 February 2019

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LIB-EVE 000182

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Title: Marvellous Smellbourne: early Melbourne's noxious tradesVenue: Library at The DockSpeaker: John LackBlurb:Docklands History GroupMARVELLOUS SMELLBOURNE:EARLY MELBOURNE’S NOXIOUS TRADESEarly Melbourne choked in the stench of noxious trades such as tanneries, abattoirs and glue factories, earning the city the unflattering moniker of ‘Marvellous Smellbourne’. A century-long struggle to clean the city’s air began. Join author and historian, John Lack, for this fascinating presentation about a forgotten chapter of Melbourne’s history.

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City of MelbourneLack, John

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