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STEAMPACKET JETTY TO YARRA JETTY WHARF
STEAMPACKET PLACE GEELONG, GREATER GEELONG CITY
STEAMPACKET JETTY TO YARRA JETTY WHARF
STEAMPACKET PLACE GEELONG, GREATER GEELONG CITY
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STEAMPACKET JETTY TO YARRA JETTY WHARF - History
The Yarra Wharf section was built in 1851, and a narrow cross wharf connected to the Steampacket Wharf for the convenience of Bay Steamer passengers (Brownhill, 1990: 45, 284). The structure was shown as late as 1864 (G285, but appeaers to have been removed by 1880 (PRO RFCL 1640).STEAMPACKET JETTY TO YARRA JETTY WHARF - Historical Significance
Significant component of the Bay excursion trade and tourism landscape of the area.
STEAMPACKET JETTY TO YARRA JETTY WHARF - Interpretation of Site
Remains of the site possibly exist under the land reclamation in Steampacket Gardens.
Heritage Study and Grading
Heritage Victoria - Maritime Infrastructure Assessment Project
Author: Heritage Victoria
Year: 2005
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FORMER GEELONG WOOL EXCHANGEVictorian Heritage Register H0622
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FORMER SCOTTISH CHIEFS HOTELVictorian Heritage Register H0662
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CORIO VILLAVictorian Heritage Register H0193
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