Sporting arenas
Richmond Football Club vows to exit Punt Road Oval if Jack Dyer Stand can't be demolished
Article about Richmond Football Club's proposal to redevelop its ground to create a larger playing area, comparable to that of the MCG. This will necessitate the demolition of the Jack Dyer Stand, which will be replaced with a stand of twice the capacity. The club claims that there is no other way to achieve its aims and if demolition is refused it will be forced to leave
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Richmond Football Ground flooded
Newspaper clipping about heavy rain in Melbourne which caused flooding at various points around the city including the Richmond Football Ground as shown in the photo.
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Swimming in Rod Laver Arena
Newspaper clipping about the World Swimming Championships to be held in a temporary pool constructed inside the Rod Laver Arena. Preliminary troubles included leakage. After the Championships most of the water in the pool was to be piped to the lake in the Royal Botanic Gardens, and the rest to water distressed elms.
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