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Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors.

August 24, 1982

Footscray councillors will receive $1500 for “out of pocket expenses during the 1982-83 council year.

August 19, 1992

A $9 million aquatic centre will be built on the Footscray campus of the Victoria University of Technology.

August 21, 2002

A dramatic increase in crime prompted a visit yesterday to Footscray by Premier Steve Bracks and Police Minister Andrew Haermeyer.

August 29, 2012

Residents opposed to the $1.6 billion expansion of Webb Dock have vowed to form an alliance to fight “political vandalism”, saying the development will make Melbourne lose its place as the world’s most liveable city.

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