Comment on 5 myths about Melbourne busted in 5 minutes!
Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone 3 months ago
King st is named after the 3rd Governor of Victoria, someone King. Right, leave that in the memory box for that random guiz night question.
Comment on 5 myths about Melbourne busted in 5 minutes!
Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone 3 months ago
King st is named after the 3rd Governor of Victoria, someone King. Right, leave that in the memory box for that random guiz night question.
Taleya@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Likewise elizabeth street is named after macquarie’s wife
Nath@aussie.zone 3 months ago
Was Elizabeth St originally Elizabeth Creek? Or is that just a joke about how it floods? I think I remember reading it used to be a creek.
Taleya@aussie.zone 3 months ago
William. Although the whole area just bogged like mad (bearbrass has some hilarious anecdotes) you’re probably thinking of this article
Nbard@aussie.zone 3 months ago
I think I read that a bullock dray drowned in a rather large puddle at the corner of collins and elizabeth in the 1800’s