MELBOURNE BELOW
- The Marketplace -
This section of Melbourne Below is where goods and services are bought and sold, and where you may find the locations of shops and other places where marvellous things may be found.
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Art and Craft
Bookshops
Cat Stuff
CDs and Records
Clothing and Accessories
Collectibles
Community Markets
Costume Hire
Crystals
Educational Organisations
Giftware
Homewares
Magickal Supplies
New Age Shops
Nightclubs and Other Venues
Occult Services
Places to Stay
Produce Markets
Restaurants and Cafés
CLASSIFIEDS
Art and Craft
(See also Beautiful Treasures & Magic Masseuse)
dESIGNS ON PAPER.
Creates beautifully handcrafted, designer stationery just for you! dESIGNS
ON PAPER can create beautiful wedding invitations, handmade greeting cards,
and unique personalised stationery items.
Phone: (03) 9395 8652.
Fax: (03) 9395 8652.
Mobile: 0418 117 380.
Email: angela@designsonpaper.com.au
Website: http://www.designsonpaper.com.au/
[Michael Green 051218]
(See also Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School)
OUTRE GALLERY.
The Outré Gallery, located at 249 Elizabeth Street Melbourne,
specialises in contemporary international pop, lowbrow, pop surrealism, street, tiki, modern folk, retro
with a twist and underground art. They dig art that crosses over with design, pop and counter
culture.
They showcase a fresh and ever-changing selection of original artworks, limited edition prints and posters as well as hard-to-get books, magazines, curios, mid-century inspired ceramics and collectible vinyl toys.
*See the CALENDAR for information on special exhibitions.
Many of their items are quite affordable and a layby service is available.
The gallery is open Monday to Thursday 10:30AM-5:30PM, Friday 10:30AM-7:00PM, Saturday 10:30AM-5:00PM, and Sunday 12:00-4:00PM.
Phone them on (03) 9642 5455, send an email to info@outregallery.com, or
visit their website at:
http://www.outregallery.com/
[Michael
Green 060321]
(See also COMMUNITY MARKETS lower down)
Bookshops
ALTERNATE WORLDS.
Alternate Worlds is located at 76 Chapel Street, Windsor 3181. Phone: (03) 9529 2255. Fax: (03) 9529 2040.
POSTAL ADDRESS: Alternate Worlds, PO BOX 1278, Windsor Victoria, AUSTRALIA 3181.
Alternate Worlds sells comics including manga; Star Trek/Star Wars & other media-tie-in novels; SF, Fantasy and other genre novels; Games (Role Playing Games, Board Games, Card Games, RPG Miniatures); Genre Art books; magazines (comics-related, games-related, price guides); posters and collectible toys.
OPENING HOURS:
Mon-Thu. 10:00AM - 6:30PM.
Fri. 10:00AM - 8:30PM.
Sat. 10:00AM - 6:00PM.
Sun. 12NOON - 5:00PM.
Email: aworld@labyrinth.net.au
Website: http://www.alternateworlds.com.au/
[Michael Green 060126]
ESOTERIC BOOKSHOP.
Sell books on Wicca, Witchcraft, Paganism, and Shamanism. Also stock a range
of magickal supplies, herbs, Tarot cards and Occult magazines.
Located at: 471 Neerim Road, Murrumbeena, 3163.
Phone: (03) 9530 4843.
Email: info@esotericbookshop.com.au
Open: 10:30AM-6:00PM during the week, and 10:30AM till 5 or 6PM on
Saturdays.
http://www.esotericbookshop.com.au/
[Michael Green 051201]
THE HAUNTED BOOKSHOP.
Located at 15 McKillop Street Melbourne, The Haunted Bookshop carries a wide
range of books about ritual magick, witchcraft, vampires, satanism, the tarot and other forms
of divination, mysteries and the paranormal, ghosts, aliens and UFOs, ancient knowledge, and psychic
development.
They are open Monday to Friday 11:00AM-5.30PM and Saturday from 12 NOON to 4:00PM. (Closed on Sundays.)
Phone: (03) 9670 2585. Their website at http://www.haunted.com.au/contents.html features an online catalogue of the books they carry.
(They also run the Haunted Melbourne Ghost Tour. Information on this
tour is available at:
http://www.haunted.com.au/ghosttour.html )
[Michael Green 051228]
MINOTAUR BOOKS.
Pop Culture store selling SF and fantasy books, videos and DVDs, comics,
model kits, action figures, toys, posters, photos, trading cards, and role-playing
games. (Import a lot of items from overseas.)
Located at 121 Elizabeth Street.
OPEN: Mon-Wed 9AM-6PM. Thu 9AM-7PM. Fri 9AM-9PM.
Sat 9AM-6PM. Sun 11AM-5PM.
Ph. (03) 9670 5414, (03) 9670 5415 (Comics).
Fax: (03) 9670 7670.
Email: shop@minotaur.com.au
http://www.minotaur.com.au/
[Michael Green 051202]
OUT THERE BOOKS.
Out There Books is a small secondhand bookshop in the small and quiet
suburb of Cheltenham, 10 minutes walk from Southland. (It is at
1 Railway Walk, Cheltenham,
right by the Frankton side of the Station.) It is packed with Science-Fiction,
Fantasy, Military History, History, Horror, True Crime, Fictional Crime,
Comic, UFO books, etc. All books are reasonably priced, and they get new
stock daily.
OPENING HOURS:
Mon-Fri. 10:00AM - 6:45PM.
Sat. 10:00AM - 5:00PM.
Phone: 0402 729 011 and ask for Steve Kewley, or his son Tristan.
[Jason Grasso 061009]
SLOW GLASS BOOKS.
Australia's largest science fiction, fantasy, detective, and horror mail order bookstore.
POSTAL ADDRESS: Slow Glass Books, P.O Box 1280, Carlton, 3053.
Phone/Fax: (03) 9489 0893 (Between 10AM and 5:30PM - Monday to Saturday.)
Email: justin@slowglass.com.au
http://www.slowglass.com.au/
[Michael Green 051201]
SYBER'S BOOKS.
Penny Merritt and David Syber run a second-hand bookshop at two locations:
PENNY is at 38 Chapel St, Windsor (opposite the Windsor Railway
Station).
Phone: (03) 9530 2222.
Email: Merrittbooks@alphalink.com.au
Open every day from midday until at least 5:00PM.
DAVID is at 686 Glenhuntly Road, Caulfield South - between Kooyong
and Hawthorn Roads.
Phone: (03) 9523 6686 or 0419 330 268.
Email: Sybersbooks@alphalink.com.au
Closed Tuesdays. Open every other day from midday until at least 5:00PM.
Phone enquiries are welcome.
Penny's shop was established in 1992, and is home to Telzey, Pixel and Mira who ensure that each and every book has at least one cat hair. They also do duty in the front window exposing their bellies to the midday sun.
As you walk into the shop Penny is normally seated at the left, and as you look into the shop, the right-hand wall is science fiction and fantasy. The far left-hand wall is Australiana and literature (in separate sections of course).
Penny also keeps true crime, crime fiction, The Arts, best-sellers, psychology, philosophy, and theology, military histories, natural histories, children's books, and other bits and pieces that defy classification.
David moved his shop from St.Kilda where he was for 13 years, to the new location in late 2005. He is still setting it up but David's shop is definitely the larger, with 5 bookcases of cooking books, 14 of science fiction and fantasy (the older stuff), 8 bookcases of biographies, numerous bookcases of history, crime fiction, best-sellers, plays and poetry and literature.
Both Penny and David stock hard covers and paperbacks, with the hard covers that have dust jackets being protected with an archival grade plastic wrapper. The majority of the hard covers are First Editions.
SYBER'S BOOKS offer a discount to ALL members of Science-Fiction and Fantasy fan clubs, such as the MSFC, SCA, AnimeVic, Doctor Who Club of Victoria, Spaced Out, etc.
Website: http://www.alphalink.com.au/~dssyber/
[David Syber 060406]
THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY BOOKSHOP.
The Theosophical Society Bookshop located upstairs at 126 Russell Street stocks a wide range of
books on philosophy, psychology, New Age subjects and the occult.
BOOKSHOP opening hours:
Mon-Thu. 9:00AM - 5:30PM.
Fri. 9:00AM-9:00PM.
Sat. 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Phone: (03) 9650 3955.
Website: http://www.tsbookshop.com.au/
[Michael Green 070423]
Cat Stuff
THE CAT CORNER - GIFTS FOR ANIMAL LOVERS is The Best Cat Inspired Gift Shop Ever!
The Cat Corner is an absolute paradise for those who love cats, or for their friends wanting to buy them the most ideal gift! It is located at 279 Boronia Road, Boronia, 3155, (on the corner of Scoresby Road, just around the corner from the Animal Medical Centre.) The Cat Corner is part of the same set of L-shaped shops as this vetinary surgery, (which also has cat boarding.) Their web-site address is: - www.thecatcorner.com.au, and their phone/fax number is: - 9762-5449. Their opening hours are: - 11.00 to 6.00, Tuesday to Friday, and 11.00 to 4.00 on Saturdays and Sundays, while they are closed on Mondays. The proprietor Kerry is very helpful and friendly, and she will be only too pleased to help you with all your cat happy needs, or the cat happy needs of your nearest and dearest.
The Cat Corner Gifts For Animal Lovers (mostly cat inspired), gifts and accessories include cat decorated kitchen/dining items such as: placemats, coasters, plastic bag holders, table centre-pieces, trays, pot-holders and oven mitts, canisters, tea-towels, platters, cookie jars, serviette holders, mugs, mug trees and teapots.
They have cat decorated stationery items such as: letter writing sets, note books, jigsaw puzzles, note pads, silver refillable pens, diaries, address books, stickers (including Hello Kitty ones), cards, wrapping paper, decorative cat boxes, calendars (as well as their wonderful display holders), and cat books (which are informative, entertaining and adorable!)
There are decorative items like: ornaments (including a cat-in-the-hat ornament), paintings, pictures, wall hangings, cat doormats (which have very deep, hard-to-fade, colors), trinket boxes, magnets, soft toys, clocks, photo frames, vases, decorative plates on plate holders, cushions, throw rugs and blankets. There is even a cat toilet roll holder, which is hand made (as are many of the quality items available at The Cat Corner.)
There are cat decorated accessories/jewellery/clothes such as: tote bags, handbags, scarves, hats, socks, gloves, windcheaters, jumpers, cardigans, tee-shirts, necklaces, brooches and hair clasps, (that are purrfect to look at and so strong they don’t need any readjusting.) There is even cat inspired bath gel, and items for babies such as bibs and socks.
There are accessories that are actually for cats such as: collars, cat houses, cat bowls, cat food serving spoons, cat litter trays, cat litter houses, actual cat litter in 5 and 10 kilogram bags, dry cat food, deodorant for the cat litter tray, cat tunnels, cat scratching posts, cat toys, cat enclosures, cat scratching posts, cat crates (for transporting a cat safely in the car), cat flea liquid which is available in multiple or single doses; (with a single dose only costing $12.00.) For your purrfect companion's comfort, there is a cat bed, which even includes one that is fit for a queen; as it is designed to look like a throne!
There are even real cats (mostly kittens) in residence at The Cat Corner, and they love to climb all over their cat climbing equipment in their cat enclosure; which is located in a little alcove to the right of the store counter. They love to run through their cat tunnels and have a great old time scratching at the cat scratching posts. These cats are absolutely purrfect residents for The Cat Corner’s customers, as they are the real things; and are wonderful to watch as they are very playful kittens and love to run, roll around, climb, jump, and play with their companions (frequently by wrestling with, and chasing one another.) They even groom each other, which is very nice to observe! They remind us all of the reason why us truly devoted customers of The Cat Corner absolutely adores pussycats!
Other cat-related services that are offered by The Cat Corner include:
- the re-housing of cats and kittens, this service is available to both
the cats and kittens residing in the store, and those who currently reside
elsewhere, but who need to find more suitable homes. There are photos and
information about the off-site cats and kittens in the window of the store.
The Cat Corner also offers referrals to catteries, breeders and vets. Finally,
the lay-by terms and conditions are as follows: - a 10 percent deposit
is required to secure the item/s being lay-buyed, and they are to be paid
off within 8 weeks. The Cat Corner is completely purrfect!
[Rosalie
Elizabeth Austin 080211]
CDs and Records
DISCURIO.
Discurio are specialists in classical, jazz, and world music. (Their website
features a browsable catalogue, and they offer a mail-order service.)
Their shop is located at 113 Hardware Street, Melbourne.
They are open Monday to Thursday from 10:00AM to 6:00PM, Friday from 10:00AM to 7:00PM, and Saturday between 10:00AM and 5:00PM.
Phone: (03) 9600 1488.
Email: music@discurio.com.au
Website: http://www.discurio.com.au/
[Michael Green 061201]
HOUND DOG'S BOP SHOP.
Located at 313 Victoria Street, West Melbourne Vic 3003, Hound Dog's Bop Shop
buys and sells original and re-issued recordings of rock 'n' roll, rockabilly,
hillbilly, country, blues/gospel, cajun and boogie music.
The manager is Denys Williams, and the shop is open Thursday 10:00AM to 6:00PM, Friday 10:00AM to 7:30PM and Saturday 10:00AM to 3:00PM.
Phone: (03) 9329 5362. Fax: (03) 9836 0608.
[Michael Green 060105]
MISSING LINK RECORDS.
Missing Link is one of Melbourne's longest-running independent music outlets.
It stocks a wide range of recordings from independednt artists and is an excellent source
for hard-to-get recordings. (They also offer a mail-order service.)
They are located in the basement of 405 Bourke Street, Melbourne, between Elizabeth and Queen Streets, in the heart of Melbourne.
The shop is open:
Monday-Wednesday 10:00AM to 6:00PM.
Thursday-Friday 10:00AM to 7:00PM.
Saturday 10:00AM to 5:30PM.
Sunday 11:00AM to 5:00PM.
Phone: (03) 9670 8208. Fax: (03) 9670 7176.
E-mail: info@missinglink.net.au
Website: http://missinglink.net.au/
[Michael Green 060105]
QUALITY RECORDS...PLUS!
Located at 263 Glenferrie Road, Malvern, Quality Records...plus buys, sells and exchange used records, CDs, DVDs and books.
In addition they specialize in New Vinyl (check their website for what's available) and carry a large stock of excellent quality pre-loved vinyl. Their range of used CDs grows ever larger (and cheaper!) and their New CDs are all discounted to varying degrees. (They offer better prices on new CDs than much larger stores.)
Also they will do their best to obtain that hard to get CD or LP as they import worldwide.
They also stock styli for turntables, anti-static dustcloths, record liners - and offer a professional record-cleaning service. ($3 a record, with a 2-3 day turnaround.)
OPENING HOURS:
Monday-Thursday 10:00AM to 6:00PM.
Friday 10:00AM to 9:00PM.
Saturday 9:00AM to 6:00PM.
Sunday 10:00AM to 5:00PM.
Phone/Fax: (03) 9500 9902.
Email: quality@lavalink.com.au
Website: http://www.qualityrecords.com.au/welcome.htm
[Michael Green 060108]
Clothing and Accessories
BEAUTIFUL TREASURES & MAGIC MASSEUSE.
Beautiful Treasures & Magic Masseuse is a clothes, gifts and art shop that
sells locally made art, sculptures, clothes, and jewellery, and has a Reiki
practitioner and a masseuse. The store is very feminine orientated and even
has a black and grey resident cat, called Midnight.
You can find Paula, Midnight and Beautiful Treasures & Magic Masseuse at Shop 7, 47 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Olinda Terrace, Olinda 3788. Phone (03) 9751 0788. Don't worry about not having spare cash, because EFTPOS facilities are available!
Beautiful Treasures is open from 11:30AM to 5PM every day except Tuesdays.
Happy shopping, and please enjoy supporting local products!
[Gabbriel O'Shae 060707]
(See also Charley Weaver)
GOT ANY BLACKER?
This online business sells: Industrial gothic, punk, emo and rockabilly shoes,
boots, clothing, handbags and accessories.
Items are posted within 24 hours and questions are answered even quicker.
EMAIL: amanda@gotanyblacker.com.au
WEBSITE: http://www.gotanyblacker.com.au/
[Amanda Mason 071226]
ROMANY WOMAN.
Romany Woman is a clothes shop for those who like the Gothic styles. They
can cater for weddings (apparently a speciality for them) and occasional
dress hire. They also stock new age paraphernalia (but on a smaller scale).
They take cash, EFTPOS and Credit Card. This shop has
two locations, one in Brunswick, and the other in Williamstown, just down
the road from Back To
Basics.
The BRUNSWICK shop is located at 186 Sydney Rd Brunswick 3056. Phone: (03) 9388 1980.
OPENING HOURS:
Mon-Tue. 11:00AM - 5:00PM.
Wed-Thu. 10:30AM - 6:00PM.
Fri-Sat. 10:00AM - 6:00PM.
The WILLIAMSTOWN shop is located at 149 Nelson Place, Williamstown 3016. Phone: (03) 9399 9109.
OPENING HOURS:
Mon. - Closed.
Tue-Thu. 11:30AM - 6:00PM.
Fri-Sun. 11:00AM - 6:00PM.
[Gabbriel O'Shae 060116]
VICTORIAN GOTHIC (COULTURE).
Established in 1999, Victorian Gothic sells custom made and off the rack corsets,
club, evening and fetish wear. They sell items such as: Demonia & Pleaser
footwear; Roebuck & Demonia bags; Fashion Victim T-shirts, sunglasses & goggles;
New Rock boots; Omen clothing from England; Strange Monster t-shirts from
the USA; Leg Avenue hosiery, lingerie & fishnet tops; Darque label fetish
wear & lingerie. They also have a large range of jewellery including
items from Alchemy Gothic. They sell accessories including dog collars, buckles & belts.
The have giftware including Living Dead & Bleeding Edge dolls, and Manic
Panic hair colour & makeup.
The shop is located at 141 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, 3065. Phone: (03) 9416 1777.
OPENING HOURS:
Tue-Thu & Sat. 12NOON - 6:00PM.
Fri. 12NOON - 7:00PM.
Sun. 1:00PM - 5:00PM.
PLEASE NOTE: They are not an online shop, nor do they produce catalogues or handle mail order. Neither do they provide wholesaler information.
Email: info@vicgothic.com
Website:http://www.vicgothic.com/
[Michael Green 061018]
Collectibles
GATEWORLD COLLECTABLES.
Gateworld Collectables specialises in "Stargate" and other SF-related
collectables including commemorative plates, trading-cards, signed
photographs, bobbleheads, statues, medallions, replica "Stargate" weapons,
and limited-edition posters.
For more information ring Jason Empson on (03) 9787 2965 or email
sales@gateworldcollectables.com.au, or visit the website at: http://www.gateworldcollectables.com.au/
[Jason Empson 060624]
GHOULIE BABIES AND GLAMOUR VAMPS.
Ghoulie Babies and Glamour Vamps are Unique One-of-a-kind dolls. Each is an
original and hand-made by Jen (aka: Lady Nemesis). Ghoulie baby dolls are
preloved, sometimes long forgotten lovelies rescued and re-vamped into the
strange and fantastic Ghoulie folk you will see on the website.
Should you wish to adopt one of these ghoulish folk, they are available by mail order.
Inquiries can be directed to: ghoulies@tpg.com.au,
or you can send surface mail to:
Unit 3, 21 Harmer Steet,
Reservoir 3073.
You can use PayPal, cheque or money order.
Also available from Jen are hairclips, wrist/arm adornments, and other strange things.
http://www.ghouliebabies.com/
[Jen 060419]
Community Markets
CARIBBEAN GARDENS AND MARKET.
Caribbean Gardens and Market has been operating since the 1970's, when
it started with only a handful of traders selling wares from their car boots.
Today - the market on the shores of Lake Caribbean - has grown into one of the largest markets in Victoria with more than 1500 stall sites occupying a 5770m2 pavilion throughout the year.
There are permanent stallholders, but people wanting to rent a stall on a casual basis can turn up on the day and hire a stall. The market offers a huge variety of goods ranging from clothing, fresh produce, lollies, plants, art and crafts, household goods, tools, prints, shoes, toys, giftware and bric-a-brac. (A Computer Swap Meet Market also operates every Sunday.)
The Gardens cover an area of about 40 hectares surrounding the beautiful Lake Caribbean. There are BBQs with free firewood, and plenty of picnic-tables throughout the grounds under the shade of beautiful elms, gums and pine trees. There is ample free parking.
WHERE: Corner Ferntree Gully and Stud Roads, Scoresby 3179. MELWAYS 72 G9. (Main entrance: 1280 Ferntree Gully Road.)
WHEN: Wednesdays 8:30AM to 3:00PM and Sundays 8:30AM to 4:30PM.
ENTRY COST: Wednesdays - FREE! Sundays - $2.50 (Adults), $1.00 (Child
under 13).
For more information:
Phone: (03) 9763 7688.
Fax: (03) 9764 9648.
Website: http://www.caribbeangardens.com.au/CGindex.htm
[Michael Green 060204]
ESPLANADE ART AND CRAFT MARKET - ST. KILDA.
Every Sunday since 1970, The Esplanade Market - St Kilda has been the destination
for those searching for something special, somewhere special.
Established as an outlet for local artists, there are over 150 of Victoria's best artists and craftspeople displaying and selling their work direct to the public.
(There is an online application form on the website to apply for a market stall - but no information on the charges involved.)
WHERE: Upper Esplanade, Cavell & Fitzroy Streets, St Kilda.
WHEN: Every Sunday of the year from 10:00AM to 5:00PM.
(For more information contact Despa Hondros, the Market Co-ordinator between 9:00AM and 5:30PM Monday to Friday or on Sundays at the Market from 8:30AM to 5:00PM: Phone/Fax: (03) 9534 0066. Mobile 0434 128 758.)
Website: http://www.stkildamarket.com/
[Michael Green 060106]
ROSE STREET ARTISTS' MARKET.
The Rose Street Artists' Market takes place in a yard located at 60 Rose Street,
Fitzroy - between Brunswick and Nicholson Streets. It operates every Saturday
between 11:00AM and 5:00PM during the summer months.
The prime objective of the Rose St. Artists' Market is to showcase contemporary art. It is a platform for emerging artists to display their work, and allows artists and designers to sell their works without having to pay high retail/gallery commissions.
(Artists can book a stall at the market for $50 a week or $40 a week for 2 or more weeks. A stall for the whole season costs $1,480 which includes a $400 security deposit.)
(There are online application forms on the website. You will need to upload some samples of your work.)
As well as showcasing art practices, the Rose St. Artists' Market also has live entertainment throughout the day as well as a café.
Phone (03) 9419 5529 during normal business hours, or 0410 138 686 after
hours.
Email: enquiries@rosestmarket.com.au
Website: http://www.rosestmarket.com.au/
[Michael Green 060103]
ST. ANDREW'S MARKET.
At the St. Andrew's Market you can buy organic produce and handcrafted
items from genuine alternative lifestyle folks.
The market is open on SATURDAYS from 8:00AM to 2:00PM and can be found
at the corner of Proctor and St Andrews Roads (opposite the St. Andrews
Hotel)in St. Andrews (Melway
reference
250 E11). For enquiries ring (03) 9756 7515
[Michael Green 060407]
WILLIAMSTOWN CRAFT MARKET.
Operates every third Sunday of the month, with free jazz music. Hours are
10AM to 4PM.
The craft market can be found at Coronation Reserve, on Nelson Place. A ferry is available from Southbank. Payment methods vary from stall to stall. Mostly cash and credit card.
For information on hiring a stall please contact Noela on 0402 811 756 on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between 11AM and 4PM, or email info@williamstowncraftmarket.com.au.
Website: http://www.williamstowncraftmarket.com.au/
[Gabbriel O'Shae 060116]
(See also PRODUCE MARKETS further down)
Costume Hire
BAYSIDE FANCY DRESS.
Bayside Fancy Dress is located at 417 South Road, Moorabbin 3189.
Phone: (03) 9553 1116. Fax: (03) 9553 1919.
Email: info@baysidefancydress.com
Bayside Fancy Dress offers an extensive range of hire costumes, masks, hats, wigs, theatrical make-up, coloured contact lenses, costume accessories, and party accessories such as helium balloons.
The costumes cover themes such as "bondage & horror", funkadelic, mystique, fantasy, superheroes & cartoons, as well as more "mundane" outfits suitable for dramatic theatre.
OPENING HOURS:
Mon. 9:00AM - 6:00PM.
Tue to Wed. 10:00AM - 6:00PM.
Thu. 10:00AM - 7:00PM.
Fri. 10:00AM - 8:00PM.
Sat. 9:00AM - 3:00PM.
Sun. CLOSED.
The website at http://www.baysidefancydress.com/ features photographic
catalogues of costumes and a 360o panorama of the shop!
[Michael Green 060127]
Crystals
CRYSTAL WORLD - FOSSILS AND MINERALS.
Crystal World, located at 1672 Princes Highway, Oakleigh East, is a veritable
Aladdin's Cave of crystals and rocks of all types, sizes and colours!
The show-room is a treasure-trove for geologists, meteorite-enthusiasts, fossil-hunters, jewellery-makers, occultists, and healers.
Crystal World also sells a range of books and other related items.
It is open 7 days a week from 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
Phone: (03) 9544 5444. Fax: (03) 9544 5433.
Email to staff@crystal-world.com or
explore the website at http://www.crystal-world.com/html/main.htm
[Michael Green 051228]
Educational Organisations
THE ACADEMY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT.
The Academy of Human Development Inc. (AHD) was formed in 2001 by a group
of philosophers to assist people in the community looking to find some meaning
and happiness in their life.
The Academy is located at 25 Kalman Drive, Boronia 3155. (Melway 65 C2). Phone: (03) 9723 2528.
Information on its many and varied courses and workshops can be
found by exploring its website at: http://www.ahdinc.com.au/
[Michael Green 060315]
AKADEMOS.
Akademos is an academic co-operative which aims to take the university out into
the community by running courses of wide-general interest on academic subjects
in public venues which all people are welcome to attend.
Membership of Akademos costs $20.
To find out more about Akademos and its aims and projects please visit http://www.akademos.org.au/
[Jo Patten 060713]
MELBOURNE SCHOOL OF CONTINENTAL PHILOSOPHY.
The Melbourne School for Continental Philosophy is an institution centred
around scholarly, extensive and engaged readings of key figures and texts
in the history of modern European thought.
Their aim is to bring this work to bear on significant events which are occuring now, and to reflect on these events philosophically.
Regular teaching sessions, research activities and conferences all form key elements of their attempt to ask where we are - and who we are - today.
For more information and to check out their courses please visit http://mscp.org.au/
[Michael Green 060321]
MELBOURNE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY.
The Theosophical Society is an international,
non-profit organisation whose Objects are to promote brotherhood without
discrimination, and to encourage the study of comparative religion, philosophy
and science, so that we can better understand ourselves and our place in
the universe. The Society has no dogma and stands for freedom of individual
search and belief.
The Melbourne Theosophical Society presents lectures, has a library which is open to the public, and there is a bookshop upstairs.
The Melbourne Theosophical Society is located at 126 Russell Street.
LIBRARY opening hours:
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 10:00AM - 5:00PM.
Tue. 10:00AM - 6:00PM.
Sun. 1:45PM - 2:15PM.
Ph.(03) 9650 2315 or
(03) 9654 6380.
http://www.austheos.org.au/centres/mel_pg.htm
[Michael Green 051129]
(See also Science Issues Cafe)
Giftware
(See also Beautiful Treasures & Magic Masseuse)
CHARLEY WEAVER - EMPORIUM FOR THE MORBIDLY INCLINED.
Located at 38a Chapel Street, Windsor 3181, (just opposite the Windsor Railway
Station) Charley
Weaver sell
gifts, homewares, clothing, jewellery and accessories in Gothic and Alternative
themes, Gowns, handbags, Hair color, studded belts, cuffs and collars,
fishnets, stripes, stockings, corsets, top hats, socks, dragons, gargoyles,
skulls, bats, spiders, swords, Athames, chain mail, Toys, furniture, mirrors,
candelabra, Framed insects and butterflies, lamps, body jewellery and more
GIFTS FOR THE DIFFICULT! (Layby and gift vouchers are available.)
The shop is closed on Tuesdays, but is open every other day between NOON
and 6:00PM.
Phone: (03) 9529 4684 that's(03) 9529 GOTH.
Fax: (03) 9534 5090. Mobile: 0434 353 787.
Email: charleyweaver@optusnet.com.au
Website: http://charleyweaver.com.au/
[Tracey Pallett 060410]
(See also Ghoulie Babies and Glamour Vamps)
UNCLE FESTERS.
Uncle Festers offers the biggest and best range of uniquely witchy/gothic
gifts and jewellery all carefully selected so that you'll love everything
as much as we do - or your money back! Many items here are made by us and
are unavailable anywhere else. These are supplemented by the very best & latest
from around Australia & the USA - including some our customers make!
You will find we stock most magick supplies, exciting homewares, select clothing and a huge range of gothic dolls and collectibles.
We specialize in mail order and offer both retail and wholesale.
To keep up to date with all the latest news with Uncle Festers and the witch
craft and gothic worlds generally
we offer a monthly e-newsletter, and more regular Blog.
In 12 years of business we have built up a loyal community of "friends".
So you can have fun and shop with confidence remember - "Love It or
Your Money Back"
Our Friendly team are available 7 days a week from approx 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Visit us at Shop 1/87 High St, Woodend. Only 45 minutes up the Calder Highway or browse through over 300 pages online
and utilize our secure online ordering facilities 24/7 or you can also ring us on 03 5427 3944.
WEBSITE: http://www.unclefesters.com.au/
BLOG: http://uncle-festers.livejournal.com
[Margaret Copland 070817]
(See also Victorian Gothic (Coulture))
Homewares
JAMBU.
Shop 15 Arndale Shopping Centre,
224-238 Mount Dandenong Road, Croydon 3136. Phone: (03)
9725 9133.
Jambu is run by a lady named Joanne Donaher. It sells lots of items which come from Bali, and they are usually handmade. They include furniture, homewares and gifts.
OPENING HOURS:
Mon. to Wed. 9:30AM - 5:30PM.
Thu. 9:30AM - 6:00PM.
Fri. 9:30AM - 6:30PM.
Sat. 9:00AM - 4:30PM.
[Gabbriel O'Shae 060208]
Magickal Supplies
(See also Cauldron Bookshop)
ETERNAL FLAME.
Eternal Flame is an Australian based business specialising in occult products,
supplies and services.
Amongst the products they supply are ritual tools, jewelry, incense, herbs, resins, and Tibetan artefacts.
Eternal Flame offers a tarot reading service.
To find out more please visit:
http://www.eternal-flame.com.au/
[Ivana Verheijden 071014]
(See also Esoteric Bookshop)
THE SPELLBOX.
SpellBox has two magickal shops in Melbourne offering customers intriguing
wares, psychic readings as well as an unforgettable experience and insight
into the wonders of the magickal arts.
SpellBox, in the Royal Arcade (331-339 Bourke Street Mall) is a magical shop selling the Spellbox range of spells, talismans, books, wands and exotic household items. SpellBox sells magical curios and objects from all cultures and specializes in ritual tools and the art of witchcraft. Customers can spin the enchanted Wheel of Stars to receive an oracle or view the tiny Elf’s House that 'appeared one night' when the shop was closed. Psychic readings are available at the Spellbox shop seven days a week.
The new Spellbox outlet SpellBox: the Witch’s House is a magical spell and herbal dispensary. It is located at Level 1/387 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, and is an educational, service orientated business focussed on imagination, creativity and positive life—affirming skills. The business employs age-old mystical traditions incorporating folklore, herbalism and myths from many cultures, and visitors are offered:
- Personalised positive spells, potions and incense blends from a unique herbal and aromatherapy dispensary.
- Dream analysis, tarot and palm reading.
- Creative and educational workshops in the art of positive, life-affirming skills.
- Guided in-house tours for tourists outlining the ancient feminine art of witchcraft.
- Entertaining special event celebrations including: Harry Potter inspired Magical Children's Birthday Parties, Bridal Showers and Baby Blessings.
- A variety of Spellbox retail products, spells and potions as well as unique handcrafted wares made by local artists.
Phone: (03) 9639 7077
Email: magick@spellbox.com.au
Website: http://www.spellbox.com.au/
[Danae Thorp 060326]
(See also Uncle Festers)
New Age Shops
BACK TO BASICS.
Back To Basics is a gift shop that also has New Age and Self-Help books,
CDs, crystals, 'wands', athames, and natural skin and hair cleansing products.
By memory, the shop is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10AM-5:30PM.
They are located at 157 Nelson Place, Williamstown, 3016.
Phone (03) 9397 7619, or email backtobasicis@iprimus.com.au
They accept cash, credit cards and EFTPOS.
[Gabbriel O'Shae 060116]
(See also Cauldron Bookshop)
MYSTICAL DRAGON.
The Mystical Dragon is located at 634 Nepean Highway, Carrum 3197 (opposite
Carrum Station).
It offers courses and workshops, readings (including tarot, angel cards, clairvoyance, astrology, numerology & palmistry), psychic art, reiki and healings.
It sells crystals, books, clothing, jewellery and other occult items.
The shop is open:
Tuesday-Friday 10:00AM to 6:30PM.
Saturday-Sunday 9:00AM to 5:30PM.
(Closed Mondays.)
Phone: (03) 9773 8311. Fax: (03) 9773 8453.
Email: insight@mysticaldragon.com.au
To find out more about the Mystical Dragon and the courses and workshops
offered there please visit their website at http://www.mysticaldragon.com.au/
[Amanda & Roy 060408]
SACRED SOURCE.
Sacred Source located at 245a Glenferrie road, Malvern, is a
comprehensive personal development resource
centre open to people from all walks of life.
Besides an extensive range of books (on areas such as Astrology, Tarot, Spirituality, Inspirational thoughts, Mysticism, Health, Reiki, Yoga and Crystals) Sacred Source sells Incense, Candles, Essenza pura essential oils, the Aura Soma range, Bath salts and other body products, Tarot cards, Buddha statues, a great range of Crystals (specializing in Moldavite), and 100s of New Age and Meditation CDs.
(They have Clairvoyants and Tarot Readers in every day. It costs $50 for a half-hour session, or $80 for an hour.)
They also run a range of courses in areas such as Meditation, Psychic Development, and the Tarot.
OPENING HOURS:
Mon. 9:30AM - 5:00PM.
Tue. 9:30AM - 5:30PM.
Wed. 9:30AM - 5:30PM.
Thu. 9:30AM - 5:30PM.
Fri. 9:30AM - 5:30PM.
Sat. 9:30AM - 5:00PM.
Sun. 11:00AM - 5:00PM.
Phone: (03) 9509 2421.
Fax: (03) 9509 0315.
Website: http://www.sacredsource.com.au/
[Michael Green 060109]
Nightclubs and Other Venues
CABARET NOCTURNE @ TILT.
One of Melbourne's "great goth night's out." The music ranges
from goth favourites of the 1970s to today - with a sprinkling of 1980s new
romantics and post-punk.
Dress code is basic black.
WHERE: 272 Russell Street.
WHEN: Every Friday night from 10PM.
COST: Entry is $10.00 or $8.00 with a flyer. There are door prizes.
Website: http://cabaretnocturne.net/
[Michael Green 070423]
CARMILLA'S.
Carmilla's is described as "Melbourne's premier Saturday night gothclub." Spread
over two levels Carmilla's features a wide range of dark music.
Over 18's only. Dress code is dress black, PVC, etc.
WHERE: 502 Flinders Street (on the corner with King Street),
Melbourne.
WHEN: Saturdays from 11:00PM to 7:00AM.
COST: Entry is $12.00 or $10.00 with
a flyer.
Phone: (03) 9629 7405 or (03) 9629 8048.
Email: manager@carmillas.com
Website: http://www.gothic.org.au/carmillas/
[Gabbriel O'Shae 060224]
DR SKETCHY'S ANTI-ART SCHOOL.
Dr. Sketchy’s is what happens when cabaret meets art school!
"We’ve combed Melbourne to find the best of the burlesque world, the most bizarre on the circus stage and the most luscious belly dancers around.
"At Dr. Sketchy’s we don’t care if you draw for your supper or just for the fun, come along for a drink and a sketch, we are happy to have you!
"Dr. Sketchy’s is the perfect antidote for boring, typical art classes - comfy surrounds, cuties posing for you and a well stocked bar!
"No easels required, just a notepad, dry mediums, or neat watercolour sets."
Dr Sketchy's is located at the Butterfly Club, 204 Bank Street, South Melbourne.
For more information visit: http://www.drsketchymelbourne.com/
[Miss Louie 070219]
Occult Services
(See also Eternal Flame)
(See also Mystical Dragon)
HELEN PATRICE is a professional tarot consultant, incorporating clairsentience, psychic talents and oracle decks in her readings when called to do so. She is a teaching reiki master, and professional belly dance teacher(eastern suburbs).
Website link: http://sunstream10.tripod.com/
[Helen Patrice 051229]
(See also Sacred Source)
(See also The Spellbox)
Places to Stay
ELEPHANT BACKPACKERS.
Located at 250 Flinders Street (opposite Flinders Street Station) Elephant
Backpackers has dormitories, twin and single rooms at budget prices.
Phone: (03) 9654 2616.
Email: elephantb@hotmail.com
Their website http://melbourne.citysearch.com.au/E/V/MELBO/0057/75/33/ features
an online room booking facility.
[Michael Green 060117]
THE EXFORD HOTEL.
199 Russell Street (corner of Little Bourke Street), Melbourne CBD.
Phone: (03) 9663 2697.
The Exford Hotel is located in the heart of Melbourne's Chinatown. Built in 1856 the building has had many restorations, without ever losing its original charm and atmosphere. The Exford Hotel is within walking distance of a number of Melbourne's attractions and sites.
It is a small but friendly place where you can meet up with travelers from all over the world. Heaps of atmosphere, 24 hour reception, free breakfast.
Email: res@exfordhotel.com.au
Website: http://www.exfordhotel.com.au/
[Michael Green 060125]
THE VICTORIA HOTEL.
215 Little Collins Street (between Swanston and Russell Steets), Melbourne
CBD.
Phone: (03) 9653 0441 or 1800 331 147.
Fax: (03) 9650 9678.
The Victoria Hotel is located right in the heart of the city. This historic landmark hotel combines the grandeur of the late 1800’s with contemporary comfort. The Hotel is right next to the Melbourne Town Hall and within walking distance of some of Melbourne’s best attractions, such as the Princess Theatre, Bourke Street Shopping Mall, the National Gallery, the Arts Centre and Federation Square.
ROOM COSTS:
Single $56-$155.
Twin/double $78-$155.
Triple $99-$165.
Family rooms and apartments from $150.
Email: stay@victoriahotel.com.au
Website: http://www.victoriahotel.com.au/
[Michael Green 060125]
Produce Markets
QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET.
The Queen Victoria market is located at the corner of Elizabeth and Victoria
Streets, Melbourne, and has been going for over 125 years!
The Market is best known for its huge variety of fresh produce: almost 50% of the Market area is dedicated to the sale of fresh produce, including fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, chicken, seafood and delicatessen products.
But you can also find stalls selling clothes, books, bric-a-brac, hardware, novelties, CDs, DVDs, and all manner of strange and wonderful things.
You can go to the Queen Victoria Market - enjoy some food and just experience the wonderful variety of Melbourne life and Melbourne people!
MARKET OPENING HOURS:
Tue. 6:00AM - 2:00PM.
Thu. 6:00AM - 2:00PM.
Fri. 6:00AM - 6:00PM (General merchandise closes at 4:00PM).
Sat. 6:00AM - 3:00PM.
Sun. 9:00AM - 4:00PM.
(Closed every Monday and Wednesday, Good Friday, Anzac Day, Melbourne Cup
Day, Christmas Day,
Boxing Day and New Year's Day.)
Phone: (03) 9320 5822. Fax: (03) 9328 2710.
Website: http://www.qvm.com.au/
[Michael Green 060118]
(See also COMMUNITY MARKETS above)
Restaurants and Cafés
NOEL'S CAFE.
Main Road, Olinda. Phone: (03) 9751 1040.
Melbourne, for a country treat with a warm country fire heater, head down
to Noel's Café, in Olinda. With a warm friendly atmosphere,
and light-hearted staff, including the owner (and Deputy Mayor of the Yarra
Ranges Shire), you won't be disappointed. Especially over the menu. The
prices may be higher than most regular cafés ($7-$9), but one can
be assured they're getting their money's worth. With antique-looking objects
to make the sweet café look rustic and well-worn, you'd think you'd
stepped back in time a few decades. Any walnut fan will be in for a treat,
if they want some with their sundaes; caramelised walnuts! You'll find Noel's
Café off the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road in Olinda just near the
traffic island. Bon appetit!
[Gabbriel O'Shae 060108]
RED SALMON.
Shop 2223 - Knox City Shopping Centre, 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna 3152.
Phone: (03) 9801 8962.
For more formal alternate people, or those in the mood for the 'meal and a movie' routine (still fun to do), head down to Red Salmon Restaurant and Cafe for four great reasons - a) the staff are friendly, b) the food is great, c) it's conveniently located near Village Cinemas and lastly, d) it's all reasonably priced.
Red Salmon, with its funky prints, and warm red lighting, is a smooth place to sit and chat over a latte and cafe cakes, or just for an excellent meal. I usually ask for the chicken and mushroom risotto. It costs around $16-$17 but before you cry that's too much to pay - the serving DEFINITELY is your money's worth. Not a tiny bowl - oh no! In a serving bowl nearly the size of your average dinner plate, and made on the spot, with only the freshest of ingredients.
Red Salmon Restaurant and Cafe is fully licensed and allows BYO wines only.
Trading hours are 11am - 11pm, 7 days a week, and it is located at Knox City
Shopping Centre, in the restaurant strip, just across from the Village Cinemas
complex and Virgin Music store. Have fun, and bon appetit! Oops, by the
way, they accept cash, EFTPOS and most credit cards. Enjoy!
[Gabbriel O'Shae 060112]
THE VERANDAH VIEW CAFE.
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00AM.
1284 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Kalorama, 3766.
Phone:(03) 9761 9902.
Email: dsturge@ozemail.com.au
For those travelling to or from Olinda via Montrose and who are feeling peckish, drop into The Verandah View Cafe. Situated on a crossroad with Ridge Rd, and facing the Five Ways Gallery and the local look-out point, The Verandah View is a quiet and tidily run cafe with friendly staff and a warm, though spacious, environment. Windows of the cafe look out across the valley emcompassing Silvan Reservoir and the art gallery.
Meals vary from soups and toasted sandwiches, to pies and sausage rolls, to fritattas and a tasty looking sweets selection too. Cold and hot drinks are available, including chai lattes, for that little extra bite! All hot drinks have the option of full cream, skim or soy milk, except for the long and short blacks... for obvious reasons.
Payment options available are: cash, EFTPOS and credit card. Please
note, for all EFTPOS and credit card purchases, you must spend a minimum
of $10.
[Gabbriel O'Shae 060210]
ZEST.
For gourmet breakfasts lunches and afternoon teas,
head on down to Zest Cafe and Restaurant. This fully
licensed corner of town, which has won a Maroondah
Business Excellence Award, even caters for functions
and hosts a weekly Philosophy Night, on Wednesday
evenings from 7:30PM.
I was impressed with how neat and open this small restaurant is, and also with the service (including the smile). So come down to Zest and give it a try. You can find Zest Cafe and Restaurant at Shops 10 and 11, Arndale Shopping Centre, 224 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon.
Phone: (03) 9725 4144. Fax (03) 9725 2779.
Business Hours:
Mon. - Sat. 8:00AM - 5:30PM.
Sun. 9:00AM - 5:00PM.
And don't forget, Orange juice is free between 8 & 11AM Mon. to
Sat. and between 8 & 12PM on Sundays.
[Gabbriel O'Shae 060213]
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