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Pre 1802
People of the Kulin Nation inhabited the area now known as St Kilda for between 40,000 to 60,000 years -
English Navy Surveyor Describes Port Phillip Area
Charles Grimes -
First European Settler
Benjamin Baxter granted first grazing lease (exact date unknown) -
Point Ormond First Quarantine Station
Scottish Immigrants held at Point Ormond -
Period: to
Gold Rush
First housing crisis and economic boom -
Railway Connects St Kilda to Melbourne
St Kilda becomes popular place to live as white collar workers can commute -
Woods Family Arrive In Port Phillip
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First Town Hall Constructed
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First Synagogue
Beginning of a large Jewish influence in the area -
St Kilda Football Club Formed
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First State School
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Economic/Land Boom
Elwood Canal, Albert Park lake, Sea baths, prominent landmarks (churches, synagogues, Esplanade Hotel) all built in a period of immense wealth and change -
St Kilda Park Primary School
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Period: to
Economic Depression
The tale end of the gold rush results in a lack of economic opportunity and financial ruin for the upper class -
Crown Lands Sold
Beggining of further urban development -
Luna Park
Opening of Luna Park -
Elwood State School Formed
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Palais Theater Burnt Down
Rebuilt by the 11th of November 1927 -
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The Great Depression
Increase in organised crime, substance abuse, homelessness. Production of flats outnumbers that of houses by 1000% -
Arts and Population Boom
Despite World War 2 artists flock to St Kilda as does the Jewish population -
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Population Growth
Following WW2 St Kilda receives an influx of European refugees due to cheap housing yet fails to provide economic growth -
St Kilda Marina Opened
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Health Services
Emphasis on health services particularly for underprivileged children -
Elaine Miller Elected As First Female Mayor
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Councilors Vow To Protect St Kilda From Over Development
As well as encourage the arts and introduce public housing -
End Of the City Of St Kilda
City of Port Phillip formed -
Period: to
2000s to Now
Period of extraordinary success as the housing market and economy sky rockets whilst health services struggle under additional pressure from growing population. Region becomes inhabited by affluent professionals rather than young artists in a great change in demographics -
St Kilda City Under 19s Win Premiership
First back to back in the clubs history