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Former Camel Stables
Dallas Brookes Drive,, SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141 - Property No B6772
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Statement of Significance: This unusual building constructed in 1859 for the Botanic Gardens to house camels for the trans-Australia expedition (which was to be led by Burke and Wills) is significant at state level for its historical and architectural values.
The building is constructed of large externally exposed principal parts apparently directly set in the ground. These were secured with similar cross bracing in most bays. Notwithstanding the partial external cladding over
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B6772
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State
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