BGM_The Long-Lost Jobs of Old Melbourne

In this episode of Down the Yarra, we roll up your sleeves and dig into some of the long-lost jobs of Old Melbourne- some dirty, others dangerous and yet all have been forgotten. From the dreaded nights oil man to the brave bellman, match girls, street sweepers, child pie sellers and the phrenologist, just to mention a few, we uncover the gritty realities of the people who built this city from the ground up. These were the workers who kept Naarm - Melbourne moving, even when on one was watching. Trigger Warning: This episode references poverty, child labour, hazardous working conditions, and historical exploitation. Listeners discretion is advised. Plus, stay tuned for a teaser on our next episode -on Eastern Hill - where fire, faith and medicine have shaped the city that we all know, love and live in today.