Politics Tour 1
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Saturday 21 November and Saturday 28 November (Election Day)
10am-11.30am
A journey through political developments in Melbourne, once the jewel in the crown of the conservative side of politics, now Australia’s most progressive city. Start outside the home of the union movement and finish outside the old headquarters of the communist party.
Meet: outside Victorian Trades Hall, 54 Victoria Street, Carlton; on the steps facing Lygon Street
Duration: 1.5 hours
Highlights: Eight-hour Day Monument, the old Russell Street Police Headquarters, State Library Victoria, Drewery Lane
Finish: Curtin House, 252 Swanston Street
Disabled access: yes (please advise beforehand)
Steps: none
Cost: $50 per person
Limit: 8 people
Cut-off: 48 hours before tour
Note: you are welcome to do both the Politics 1 and Politics 2 tours.
Meet your guide – Paul Daffey
Paul is a lifelong Melburnian, journalist and storyteller who delights in uncovering the layers of history hiding in plain sight. His tours focus on the human stories and small details that give Melbourne its distinctive character.
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