Footscray is 150 years old.m4v

This video celebrates Footscray's 150th birthday. This diverse and multicultural suburb on Melbourne's western doorstep reflects the waves of immigration that have arrived in Melbourne. Over the years Footscray has welcomed people from all over the world. Today Footscray boasts a colourful and diverse shopping area, a vibrant arts scene and great cuisine from around the globe. Visit the Facebook site: "Footscray Historical Images"

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160th this year 🍾

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Way out West music and the history of Footscray! wow!

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Footscray is actually older, as a settlement. The "City of Footscray" was 150 years old in 2009, but the Town of Footscray was settled before that. The schools, churches, and the Footscray Mechanics' Institute started before 1859.

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This is so cool!

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footscray is one of the worlds best kept secrets

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At the moment its probably the worst suburb in the whole australia

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This year is Footscray's 155th birthday