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Star Weekly looks back at the pages of our predecessors.

40 years ago

October 12, 1982

The Maribyrnong River is to get a new lease of life under a plan released this week by the Board of Works.

30 years ago

October 7, 1992

Footscray Council has paved the way for demolition of the burnt-out Pioneer Hotel on Ballarat Road, one of the oldest buildings still standing in Footscray

20 years ago

October 16, 2002

The Western Bulldogs are bracing themselves for the biggest financial disaster in the club’s 119-year history.

In December, the former Footscray Club expects to post a deficit of about $2.8 million for November 1, 2001 to October 31 this year.

10 years ago

October 17, 2012

Some candidates standing for Hobsons Bay council are understood to be spending well in excess of $20,000 on their campaign.

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