By avoiding large gatherings, masking up, washing hands, social distancing and following the latest health advice, we will all get to the other side of this in the best shape possible.
We are indeed in this together. Every single Rotary volunteer, stall holder and visitor is impacted by Covid-19. And the millions of visitors’ parents, partners, children, grandparents, friends, work colleagues and even staff at their local coffee shop. We are all at risk and, like you, we will do our bit to keep each other safe.
Update: 1 August 2020:
Due to Covid-19 transmission rates and increasing mandatory public health measures in Victoria, the Camberwell Sunday Market remains closed.
FAQs: • Will the market be open this weekend? Sorry, no. • Will the market be open next weekend? No, sorry. • When will the market reopen? Unknown at this point, but we will reopen when safe to do so. • Can I book a stall? Sorry, no. The stall booking system will remain closed until a reopening date is determined. • How will I know when the market is reopening? Watch our social media and website for updates.
There is no Sunday Market today, 31 May 2020. The current State of Emergency Declarations ends at 11:59pm tonight and we are working hard with Council and other stakeholders to re-open the Camberwell Sunday Market as soon as safely possible. We expect this will be in June and will let you know soon as we know!
So a Sunday morning in bed for for a cup of tea or stroll down to the shops for brunch or a coffee with friends, observing personal distancing and new social norms like not shaking hands!
It is also National Reconciliation Week and we want to especially recognise Elders – past, present and emerging – of the Kulin Nation and of the Country ‘where the ground is thickly shaded.’
Before settlers used the name Boroondara, it was adapted from the native Australian language name used by the local inhabitants of the Wurundjeri clan of Woiwurrung people. The sound of the word has therefore likely been associated with the area for hundreds, if not thousands of years.
While today the 🍁 leafy rows of European of trees continue to cast shadows onto the ground, Australian native flowers, plants and trees had cast shadows on these grounds for millennia.
There is a plaque to one of these last great trees located in Kew.
Canoe tree monument
The monument is on Bowyer Avenue in Kew. Its plaque commemorates a significant scarred canoe tree, estimated at the time to be more than 1000 years old, which was felled at that site in the late 1950s. The plaque has the following inscription:Commemorating the Aborigines and their craftsmanship.
This district, formerly their meeting place, was known to them as Bark Hill. On this site grew an immense gum tree from which the Aborigines carved a large bark canoe. This canoe was probably launched on a passing stream which now flows underground to the river Yarra.
The monument was a joint initiative of the Aborigines Advancement League – Kew Branch, and the Kew Historical Society, and was erected in 1965. Former residents recall the site being a regular gathering place for the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the 1960s.
From the Boroondara Site website.
The theme of this year’s NRW is #inthistogether2020. Just a decade after the monument was erected, the Camberwell Sunday Market was created, forming a regular place for people of all cultures and backgrounds to meet, talk and trade their wares.
In #NRW2020 both the traditional Aboriginal meeting place and current day market stand still. We are indeed all in this together. Let’s move forward together with greater respect and understanding for each other.
And that last great tree was not simply just a tall tree. When it was felled, possibly for Camberwell area homes and buildings, also fell some of the last living links with a life of pre-contact Aboriginal society. The tree was probably part of a song line, the canoe may have been carved out Elders past 500 years earlier, the enormous canopy was refuge to a complex biodiversity that is simply impossible to replicate today.
Let’s be better at things in a post-pandemic world.
It’s the thrill of the chase and the glory of the find that drives treasure hunters in search of collectables and antiques to Camberwell every week.
It starts on Sunday morning before the sun comes up when seasoned hunters, armed with torches and an eye for the rare, sentimental or valuable, begin rummaging through the 370 stalls at the Rotary Camberwell Sunday Market, before moving on to the antique and collectables stores dotted around the shopping precinct.
Treasure means different things to
different people. For some, it’s reminders of a time gone by or of someone you
love; for others it’s about finding retro goods at a bargain price.
Discover antique treasures at Rotary Camberwell Sunday
Market
You’ll never forget that feeling
when you stumble upon the ornament you remember from your childhood; a vintage
gown that’s just perfect for an upcoming event; or a box of random household
goods that you recently saw on an online collector’s group selling for hundreds.
At the Rotary Camberwell Sunday
Market, the thrill of the find is secondary only to the joy of the hunt.
Every Sunday (except the Sunday
before Christmas) the Station Street carpark comes alive with the smells of
coffee brewing and donuts cooking, and the sounds of hundreds of stallholders
spruiking collectable comics and trinkets, mid-century homewares and ornaments,
as well as art and crafts.
There are plenty of treasures to be found at the market – all you have to do is go in search of them.
Find collectables in the Camberwell shopping precinct
All week round, professional antique collectors and casual hunters alike can be spotted at Camberwell Antique Centre.
Located in one of Camberwell’s
iconic heritage buildings, Camberwell Antique Centre features two floors of
antiques, collectables, vintage furniture, retro homewares, and many other
objects of desire.
One shopper recently came across a
1908 American flag with only 46 stars, created before New Mexico, Arizona,
Alaska and Hawaii became official states.
Whether you’re an antique toy collector or just a parent who can’t stand another plastic toy in the house, you’ll love Antique Toy World, located within the Camberwell Antique Centre, which is filled with wooden toys, puzzles and handcrafted dolls.
Camberwell shopping precinct is also
a haven for those searching for antique, speciality and repurposed furniture.
But if you’re looking for the ultimate in bespoke quality furniture, you can’t go past the highly-skilled craftsman at Schwartz and Angelo (closed Sundays) which has been one of the most well-known and respected fine furniture makers in Melbourne for more than 50 years.
Don’t forget the many treasures and collectables that can be found at Camberwell shopping precinct’s Australian Red Cross Op Shop and Salvos Stores (closed Sundays) where you’ll find perfect pre-loved treasures to enjoy anew.
If you’re looking for unique toys or some stylish new clothes for your little ones, head down to Camberwell to find an impressive range of kids’ toys and clothing.
Your first stop should be the Rotary Camberwell Sunday Market, where you will uncover an assortment of pre-loved and one-of-a-kind playthings and apparel for children of all ages.
Just remember to take your time to
find the perfect item because that special toy or outfit might end up being
something that they hold onto and pass down to their own children.
Here are some tips for finding children’s
toys and clothing at the Rotary Camberwell Sunday Market and the Camberwell
shopping precinct:
Find kids’ clothing and toys at Rotary Camberwell
Sunday Market
The wonderful thing about the Rotary Camberwell Sunday Market is that there is something rare and special on offer each weekend that you just won’t find anywhere else.
You can find remarkable second-hand
toys and games that are no longer in production, as well as pre-loved
playthings that you can pick up for a bargain.
Stalls with handmade goods regularly appear at the market too, offering everything from hand-stitched dolls to gooey slime.
There is also a sensational array of
children’s clothing for different ages and tastes, with beautiful babywear and
trendy threads for teens.
The best tip when approaching the market for kidswear and toys is to keep an open mind and see what you stumble upon along the way.
Explore Camberwell precinct for children’s toys and
clothing
Of course, if you have something
specific in mind and can’t find what you’re looking for at the market, there
are plenty of great options in Camberwell shopping precinct.
Target also has a stellar range of toys and games however, be sure to check out Riot Art and Craft Camberwell if you want to foster your child’s creativity with some arts and craft activities.
For young bookworms, head over to Dymocks Camberwell and take a look at their selection of children’s books and young adult novels.
If you have a gamer on your hands, then JB Hi Fi Camberwell can sort you out for video games and computer accessories.
Remember you can always stop by the toy section in Coles and Woolworths while you’re doing your grocery shopping if you need to pick up something on the go.
