Comment on 5 myths about Melbourne busted in 5 minutes!

Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone ⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

• Taleya@aussie.zone ⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Likewise elizabeth street is named after macquarie’s wife

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  • Nath@aussie.zone ⁨11⁩ ⁨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.

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    • Taleya@aussie.zone ⁨11⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      William. Although the whole area just bogged like mad (bearbrass has some hilarious anecdotes) you’re probably thinking of this article

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    • Nbard@aussie.zone ⁨11⁩ ⁨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

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