we learnt something together !

I wasn't around when it still functioned, but only went to the same site when there was a ten pin bowling alley behind the Southern Cross Hotel, which was pretty ordinary and a way to waste some time before a show started at the cinemas !

They sure did dig up everything, but often wonder if a metal detector might pick things up they missed back in the day !

wow, who would have known that - thanks.

one would have thought the facade (or part of) would have been heritage listed !

@@urbanaerialexplorer1885 Yes 😞

Maybe the ''Men's Shed'' guys and Country Women's Auxiliary Association (or similar) could ask for a grant from the Shire or Victrack (whoever owns it) to do some basic repairs and maintence that's not for profit !

Maybe you might like to talk to the community of Newstead and see the incredible outcome restoring the station and now goods shed.

The good old days of goofing around !

Let's just say I unfortunately do bump into people with issues (substance abuse or mental health) living or just escaping from society when they can in places like this that need help and I do try to point them in the right direction.

The chaps in that ''rail car'' thing said the same !

@PaxAlotin , that is a potential alternative. it would be awkward building it compared to how they built a well but it could be as you say. i'll go back a watch the video again to see if it is near the toilets.

@PaxAlotin , both wells i knew of were bottle-shaped. if it was a bottle-shaped object sitting above ground it could have had another use like a brick or pottery kiln. difficult but within the skill range of good 19th century bricklayers. the broken bottle-shaped object i saw when working in a tip came from under the ground in st. kilda where they were building a high-rise office block in 1984. they got rid of it before any heritage people found out about it. st. kilda was within the water supply area of yan yean reservoir which was built in 1864. so i figure that dated the well for well before that date.

@PaxAlotin , as i mentioned, it wasnt the last brick structure in melbourne. i'm into heritage stuff and i wasnt worried about it.

only thing I saw was the panels over the doors and windows !

Many have a misunderstanding of trespass legislation and quoting senior police "Anyone has the right to walk up to a front door and knock on the door.” - Where people get in trouble is if they commit criminal damage / steal / do graffiti / dump rubbish / forced entry or break locks to gain entry / fail to leave when told to ... even keep out signs have a limited effect. As for filming, no-one owns what one can see with their eyes or via a camera or drone while out in the open or in public places unless a condition of entry states otherwise (you're technically not allow to take photos or film within the MGC during a public event but they do !) ... These are not my laws or regulations and there are websites that can look into everyone's backyard at least 3-4 times a month and are much better then Google Maps which could be years old ... If you note in all my videos and where possible, I park my vehicle in an extremely obvious location for all to see, have a decal stating my youtube channel and that I am a drone pilot which surprising gets locals coming over and having a chat - often on how to start their own channel or a little history about what I'm looking at - any negative engagement only comes in these messages, which is fine ... I also encourage anyone and everyone to approach me for a chat if they feel uncomfortable with my presence and I'm happy to explain what my intentions are and welcome them to note my licence plate number or take a photo of me !

The council might want it protected - People might own the land but council dictates what you can cut down, dig up, build, do, grow, pets, use, store or remove from your property - This might highlight how your "castle" does have limitations !

Having received a message from the owner, the place is still scheduled to be re-open / renovated / repaired, even though some locals have noted it had been baking in the sun with roof and wall sheets missing for years ... Locals did speculate what might have happened, but they can be reassured the owner does have plans in place and even though it very much appears abandoned, the process has been slow for some !

Definitely a full day outing !

@@urbanaerialexplorer1885 yes it’s definitely a day outing!

I don't think that bus is going anywhere or any of what's there - but having no roof and a huge hole in the wall on the main street isn't a great idea - That said, the locals were terrific and keep an eye on the place and just wished more progress could be made to secure the building !

I always advocate no-one to force entry, do any damage / vandalise or take anything, report suspicious activity and go away with only images, leaving only your footprints. If it appears occupied or in the process of renovations then step back. Be reassured if it does open, the residents that approached me will be overjoyed and would even seek employment if there is any. Noting the residents that approached me or stopped by in their vehicles to make sure I was only there with a camera; which speaks highly for the locals that look out for each other - The next video will be the railway station and once again locals gave me some history and were just reassuring themselves that I wasn't a teenager or person about to do no good - I always condone locals to make themselves present if a stranger is about especially in towns, as rural crime is a major issue throughout Australia and I myself have come across on many occasions (in the act) of illegal dumping of waste on private and public land - With the tip being to record the licence number and if possible a photo via your phone discretely. !

Just as a heads up it does appear that the place will re-open which will give opportunities to locals for employment if any are available (some locals are keen the raise their hand for an opportunity that spoke to me). So speculation that the place will just bake in the sun, might be unfounded ... but there is a job ahead for the owner to get it up and running - All the best

I guessed the pumps looked like they were from the 70's too, but just wasn't sure !

Bit odd, unleaded🤔

It was a quick stop that caught my eye - unfortunately place needs a facelift ... maybe the men's shed group (if they have one) could do some maintenance on the street frontage via a Shire grant or request one ... The vintage public letterbox could do with a fresh coat of paint !

Memories are important - As a kid I pumped fuel on week-ends when that was a thing and topped up oil too - It paid for nights out with friends and courting the ladies.

I visit the station there by drone and do a walkaround chatting with railway workers and another drone flyer - It will come out on Friday ... I try to produce a video every Friday, but will slip in one on a Monday when I can.

your guess would be better then mine, but it's not a functioning public use one and looking very tired !

@@marcushudswell7389 locals suggest it's been at least 2 years ago when sold, but claim it was in a "questionable" state before that !

@@bobmarshall3700 l didn't know it was your property ... you might need some locks, doors, walls, roof so kids don't hurt themselves in it or used by drug users or taken over by squatters or the homeless - you might want to brush up on the legislation, as l have !

go ring the cops then

@@bolingerneurenburgh6177 there is a give away in the video to research 👍

I knocked on the door and yelled out - didn't break-in, didn't force entry - legislation is very clear what trespassing is and can be applied

@@urbanaerialexplorer1885 you never stumbled into the premises by your own admission you said there were multiple entry points the premises is not yours if it were my premise id have you charged ,your roaming the country side earning money from your illicit trade ,if your so concerned with legislation you should've made enquiries but oh no not you ,what you have done is to show all the rats of society what's in there ,like i said you should be charged ,another poor me i can do what i like post your address i bet you wont ,you wont even post your name

It would be just a collection of old photos

You'll have a video by next Monday 15th Jul 2024 6:00am - It was an interesting suggestion - Thank-you

I spoke to a group locals walking by who said the same, but for some reason nothing has happen and were concerned that they might have given up on the project !

Same reason why there is a bus and other Stuff too. The owner ain't gonna be happy at all

The new owner might want to think about closing it off so hes not liable for anyone hurting themselves on his property ​@@stevenleishman3518

Thank-you for the heads up. 👍

Thank-you for the heads up

@@urbanaerialexplorer1885 a mate had a freeway for a while. note-not very suitable for freeways.

Thank-you

yep, that's the consensus - Thanks

That's fantastic if it brings back positive memories ... There is every chance l might make Europe my summer home, if not a permanent one ... Just hoping l might get my son onboard once he has completed his master mechanic apprenticeship and schooling (2 years to go) 🤞 l'm looking at the Croatian coast between Zadar and Split !

Did you attend Yallourn Technical School ? I could put together numerous historic images I found of the school and then post them on a video !

Yes I did, from about 1952 to1960. By then it was called Yallourn Technical College.​@@urbanaerialexplorer1885

As a kid and if living there, I'd just need a trail bike and be zooming around all over the place. Didn't the station shut down in 1986 ? We were told a few great stories about the fun and shenanigans that was had in the town - It would take a cut-lunch and a compass for an Victorian cop to make to the town in a day !

Murray Bridge from what I saw looks terrific, with the rail and vehicle bridges, paddle steams and historic buildings

I believe they have a local committee that rotates the role (need to double check that) - You might have to live in the town and join that volunteer committee - If you like a solitude lifestyle, then Servicetown is the perfect town !

We're having fun exploring, but nothing beats quality time with one's children or for others their partner

oops, nothing gets past you guys ! Thanks

of course it will have refreshment rooms. we saw one commercial sized kitchen area.

I believe it was run as a museum by volunteer locals - Today it seems by appointment, as the chap there does open it up for school bus tours and the odd wedding they have within the station and on the platform ... The volunteer did mention no-one gets paid and on some days no-one visits ! The guy was very informative and cracked a lot of jokes to make it entertaining - He wished there was a token amount of pay for his and others that take turns to be the key holder ... I told him to put a donation box near the entrance; it's a very isolated station !

@@vsvnrg3263 HUGE kitchen with high ceilings - A lot of their novelty / souvenir items for sale at the counter as showing their age and I don't believe they are for sale anymore as there isn't a cashier or eftpos machine. The wedding photos on display show some great images of the reception / platform and freight train going by.

@@vsvnrg3263’of course’. No, not ‘of course’. It may have been a kitchen for staff - at one time they did employ a significant number of employees. Plus people would not expect refreshment rooms in such a remote location. Not everyone is a gunzel.

@@urbanaerialexplorer1885 I have a work colleague who was just talking about this place barely a week ago. He drove off the highway and saw it and looked around from the outside. Didn’t expect to see it.

Even the Maryborough Station platform seems longer ... It could be that back in the day of construction, it was the longest ... I'm only going by what information / literature was provided at the Serviceton Station ... The volunteer mentioned that the platform was longer but l couldn't see the evidence for that or it was temporary ... I didn't doubt that information as the volunteer guide was knowledgeable

terrific - I wasn't 100% sure what sort of bricks they were - thanks

I've got no idea what I'm doing and if it's ok or not ... just having fun and thanks for the feedback