Report on Williamstown.

[Sly]

Back in 1837, two new townships were laid out simultaneously at the top of Port Phillip Bay - Melbourne as the main settlement, and Williamstown as the seaport. With the advantage of the natural harbour of Hobson's Bay, Williams thrived. The majority of shipping arrived here first, and government services such as customs and immigration were based here. Many of the early buildings were built from locally quarried bluestone, and the township quickly took on an air of solidity and permanence.

Then, when the Yarra River was deepened and the Port of Melbourne developed in the 1880s, Williamstowen became a secondary port. Tucked away in a corner of the Bay, it was bypassed and forgotten for years.

Recently, Williamstown, or Willy as it's often called, has been rediscovered and is experiencing a renaissance, especially on weekends when crowds of day trippers take ferry rides across the bay and promenade along the foreshore soaking up the historic seaside atmosphere.

From the city, Williamstown is about a 15 minute drive across the West Gate Bridge, or a short train ride - the station is close to the center of town. Ferries link Williamstown with St. Kilda and the city center on Sundays.

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What? You were expecting a Reserves' report?

I hope you found it informative.

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[Danzy Rocks!!!]

interesting stuff. I was hoping this topic was about the Willy vs Tassie match. I couldn't go, does anyone know the final score???

the great number 17

[DaicosForever]

Sly, deceptive post for sure but I do find it weird that we cant get a report of the willy games either officially or unofficially on a timely basis.

Louis

[Danzy Rocks!!!]

lost by 7

the great number 17