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Land for sale
The government began subdividing land and commenecing sales in areas that would later become known as Fitzroy and Collingwood. There is an acutal book of maps available At NLA -
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1838 - 2015
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Establishment
Collingwood became recognised at its own municipality on ths date -
Commercial Development
During the 1870s, Smith st was developed as a commercial and buisness centre. Large building such as the pictured Coffee Palace were constructed as well as Post office and town hall. -
Tram line
A tram service in introduced to Smith St cemeting its role as an important buisness and shopping centre -
Collingwood Football Club
The infamous Collingwood FC wa established. The mascot of magpies was chosen due to its prevalence in the area. The team was very successful and has contested more grand finales than any other club (43 in total) -
Coles Supermarkets are born
The very first Coles varitey sotre is opened on Smith St Collingwood. This will later go on to be developed into the retail chain Coles Myer -
Gentrification of Collingwood
Over 100 residents rallied outside the Collingwood town hall in opposition to a "reclaimation" of the slums which would see more than 120 hoes demolished. The link https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1300&dat=19581125&id=HKsUAAAAIBAJ&sjid=T7MDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7038,3923100&hl=en
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Commission flats are constructed
1967 20 storey housing commission accomodation blocks are built able to provide housing for 2000 people each -
Collingwood childrens farm opens
1978 collingwood childrens farm opens doors for the first time becomming an imporant part of the land scape for decades to come -
Smack St
During the 1990s Collingwoods Smith St became known Smack St, a reflection of its connection to herioin dealers and users -
Commercial redevelopment
During the early 2000s Smith st was redeveloped as an outlet shopping srip to the north side of Johnson St. This increased its patronage to the area -
The Tote hotels temporary closure
The iconic rock and alternative music venue was closed due to increased costs of managing the venue due to its allocated "high risk" status by liquor licensing Victoria. This prompted public outrage and protesting putting the spotlight onto liqour licensing laws. It generated the "Far go 4 live music" campaign and investigations were held. The Tote subsequently reopened.
