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Produced and published by the School of Historical & Philosophical Studies, The University of Melbourne
Published July 2008
Published July 2008
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(3093, 17 km NE, Banyule City)
Lower Plenty marks the crossing point over the Plenty River close to the Yarra River, on the road from Melbourne to Eltham. Some Crown land was sold here as early as 1838, and in the 1850s a small township emerged where a toll-gate intercepted the bridge over the Plenty. The area remained predominantly agricultural until well into the 20th century, although improved road access encouraged suburbanisation from the 1960s. However, open spaces and larger properties (including Heidelberg and Rosanna golf clubs, Odyssey House rehabilitation centre and Amberley Christian Brothers' Youth Retreat Centre) still occupy much of the terrain between Main Road and the Yarra.