Arcades and Laneways Discovery Trail

Arcades And Laneways

1. What sorts of shops are in Degraves St? Considering many city workers use this route to get to and from Flinders St Station, why are these sort of shops here?

Cafe's, boutiques, Jewellers, travel agency. They are classy, providing lunch/breakfast, and since workers would be the ones with money, they would be most suitable to buy their products.

2. Who was the architect that designed the Marjorca Building and in what year?

Harry Norns in 1928-1930.

3. When were the Hopetoun Tea Rooms established?

1892.

4. In Haighs Chocolates, what is the Tapping Man's story?

He is a cheery icon. He greeted customers, and he was found lost, broken and dirty. He was clothed and donated by J.B. Reid. He was restored to the National Trust of Australia. He now resides at Haighs Chocolates, smiling in his new home.

5. In the Royal Arcade, what conflicts are the mythological giants, Gog and Mygog symbolizing?

They're symbolizing the Battle by the Trojans and Britons. Gog is from the North and Magog is from the South.

6. Who is the Founding Master Chocolatier at the chocolate shop, Koko Black?

Mr Dries from Belgium.

7. What sort of shops are in Hardware Lane and what special deals do the cafe's do?

Cafe's and snow gear shops are here. The specials at the cafe's are free wifi and gluten free food.

Shop 'Til You Drop Retail Development Discovery Trail

Shop 'Til You Drop-Retail Development

1. When was the Melbourne GPO erected?

1859-1867

2. What was the GPO and what is the most impressive aspect of the complex now?

It was a hall used by postal employees to sort mail. The most impressive aspect is that it is 

now a retail centre.

3. Why do you think the shops are all glass framed within the original building?

To keep the original look but to add modern touches.

4. Describe the clock on the shot tower in Melbourne Central. What is its make, what birds come out, what music is played and what other sounds are made?
Two cockatoos and four parrots come out. There are two children sitting with instruments-flute and violin and they play the tune of Waltzing Matilda. Loud dinging noises are also made.


5. In the QV shopping precinct at QV square, what was the old red brick building that backs onto the square? What is it now and why would it have been kept and not knocked down?
The building is now Queen Victoria Women's centre. It was originally a memorial hospital. It will not be knocked down because it promotes women's enterprise and independence, as well and encouraging women's skills, talents and achievements. 

Queen Victoria Market Discovery Trail

Queen Victoria Market

1. What information can you get at the office and what is the current window display?
Inside you can talk to people and ask information, get brochures, pamphlets etc. the current window display is Gusto! At the state library of Victoria, and Cooking school events at the market.


2. Ask if the lolly shop in the dairy hall get many tourists and what tourists are most likely to buy, and how many types of mixed lollies are on display?
Yes, they buy nougat the most and there are a lot of different types of lollies available.


3. In the meat hall, how much is crayfish per kilo, do all stalls where you see it sell it for the same price and do you see any live ones?
At one place, they were $69 a kilo, they're not all the same price and we didn't see any live ones.


4. What makes organic fruit and vegetables special?
They're fresh and don't come into contact with chemicals.


5. Read the plaque on the ground on the corner of Queen/Therry Street. What was at this 
location and why was it moved?
It was a cemetery and it moved because the market expanded.


6. Walk down the alleyway with the 1880's shops and list 10 different types of shops there.
Feng Shui, Parlour, Thai Massage, Furniture and Homewares, Cafe, Sports, Lollies, Souvenirs, Boutique, Arts and Crafts.


7. Did you see any buskers and what did you buy to eat?
Yes, One rustic, South American playing guitar and one playing some pipes. We bought hot jam donuts.

Concluding Paragraph

Shopping Precincts in the City for all Budgets.

Traveling around Melbourne City this week has been both interesting and tiring. By interviewing different shops, we found that there are shopping precincts that cater for all budgets. 

We found, however, that the moderately priced shops tended to receive the most customers coming through their shop, and usually have more 20-30 year olds buy their products. This shows that people appreciate quality, but aren't really prepared to pay a fortune for them. Shops ranging from Michael Hill Jewelers to Food Works Supermarket line the streets of Melbourne, all reeling in their customers, whether cheap prices or not. Ages from 20-60 are filling these shops and keeping the economy running, shopping ego's replenished and wallets empty. However price differences between these brands gives us a choice of quantity, quality and variety to buy products as the consumers that we all are. Melbourne City is a glorious opportunity to spoil yourself or snatch up a great bargain.

Map of Photo Locations

This map highlights where we took photos for our research assignment.

Survey Graph

Survey Graph