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Old photos from July 2007

Yes, it’s that time when I run out of blog post ideas delve into the photo archive and post another in my series of photos from ten years ago.

This first photo I probably took because I’ve long had a bee in my bonnet about fare gates being left open. But look how amazingly empty Melbourne Central Station looks.

Okay, it was 10pm, but these days it’s much busier now at all times of day and night.
Melbourne Central Station, 10pm (July 2007)

Comeng train periscopes being removed at Brighton Beach.
Comeng train periscopes being removed, July 2007

That time I noticed the IGA in Ripponlea had a massive A-frame sign that looked like it could kill multiple people if it got blown over in a strong wind. As I recall, it disappeared within a couple of months.
Ripponlea IGA massive sign, July 2007

Errant motor vehicles in Swanston Street is not a new thing.
Swanston Street, July 2007

On the roof, trying to clean the lichen off the skylight. This stuff gets everywhere; on the car, on the rubbish bins…
On the roof (July 2007)

On the way to the snow, I think it was at Mount Donna Buang.
A trip to the snow (July 2007)

Good advice at Glenhuntly Station
"Don't be a tosser" campaign, July 2007

An upgrade coming at Bentleigh level crossing. This was installed in late 2007, then ripped out again and replaced with other equipment in 2015, about two years before the entire crossing was grade-separated. Your tax dollars at work.
Bentleigh level crossing upgrade, July 2007

By Daniel Bowen

Transport blogger / campaigner and spokesperson for the Public Transport Users Association / professional geek.
Bunurong land, Melbourne, Australia.
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5 replies on “Old photos from July 2007”

@Daniel No, the older boom gates were black on both the front and back.

I believe there are two crossings left in Melbourne with Black and White booms. (Oakover Road near Bell and Millers Road at Seaholme)

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