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Melbourne Medical Museum

Australia's largest medical museum featuring a 19th-century pharmacy.
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The King is honored by an elaborate grotto on a continent he never visited.
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A unique reminder of the once-bustling cattle market during the 19th-century.
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Grave of Walter Lindrum

A distinctive monument for this former world champion takes the form of a billiards table, complete with balls and cue.
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South Lawn Car Park

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