Yarra Park
Water pipes under Yarra Park and other water stories
Newspaper articles relating to Melbourne's water supply. One explains the laying of new pipes under Yarra Park. Another tells of the background to the building of the Yan Yean reservoir. Another reports on the recycling of water used when Rod Laver Arena was converted to a swimming pool for the World Swimming Championships. The water was afterwards piped to the Botanic Gardens lake.
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Yarra Park
Correspondence about various matters of concern to do with the upkeep and maintenance of Yarra Park.
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Yarra Park - Car Parking Damage - August 2010
A gallery of photographs showing the devastation at Yarra Park caused by car parking.
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Yarra Park Heritage Listing 2010
The record of the decision of the Heritage Council of Victoria on 19 April 2010 to include Yarra Park in the Heritage Register. The outcome was the result of a strong campaign by the East Melbourne Group. (See news item link below.)
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Yarra Park Melbourne Conservation Analysis
The Conservation Analysis covers the history of Yarra Park and its individual components, including all structures and plantings. Gives botanical descriptions of trees. Photos.
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Yarra Park: Review of Significance in Support of Inclusion in The Victorian Heritage Register
A submission in support of an application by the East Melbourne Group to have Yarra Park included on the Heritage Register. The historical report includes the park's beginnings, the many events that have taken place there, and physical description. Many illustrations. References.
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