Melbourne Remember When

Remember dropping into the Coles Cafeteria on Bourke Street for a feast of rashers, sausages, and mash with gravy from the bain marie? Or catching a ‘red rattler’ into the city? Eating a hot jam doughnut from the American Doughnut Kitchen van at the Queen Vic markets? If you answered yes to any of these questions, chances are you are part of the Melbourne Baby Boomer generation. Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with Bob Byrne as he transports us back in time to a Melbourne that has long since disappeared, the streets and buildings, the personalities and landmarks, the traditions and the times.

Bob Byrne has a lifetime of experience in media. He commenced his career in radio over 40 years ago as a music deejay, later turning to talk and current affairs. As a writer he has covered topics as varied as music, food, and travel. He runs the popular Facebook websites ‘Melbourne Remember When,’ ‘Australia Remember When,’ and ‘Adelaide Remember When.’ Melbourne Remember When is his fifth book.