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Before the pandemic Melbourne was considered the music and food capital of Australia, and it all happened in just two decades. This episode Deadtown to Musictown for Look History in the Eye, explores the backstory behind how food and music culture became the lifeblood of the City. Some claim it’s all thanks to a person called John. The story begins with the discovery of a protest poster held at Public Record Office Victoria criticising the person brave enough to make drinking alcohol after 6 ... normal.

Presented by Kate Follington and Public Record Office Victoria

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