Are Melways worth anything?
Are Melways worth anything?
First editions of Melway can sell for around $500 on the second-hand market. A reprint of the first edition was released in 2012 and can be purchased from Melway for $150.
When did Melways start?
May 1966
Melway hit the streets in May 1966 at a retail price of $2.50, nearly twice the price of its nearest competition. Melway’s first publicity was by Graham Kennedy on IMT’s New Products. Many sceptics said it would never sell because of the price difference.
How old is Melways?
The first Melway came out 50 years ago, in May 1966, with 188 pages.
Which suburbs make up Greater Melbourne?
Urban zones from the 2019 land tax year
- Banyule.
- Bayside.
- Boroondara.
- Brimbank.
- Cardinia.
- Casey.
- Darebin.
- Frankston.
When did the first Melway map come out?
Early in 1966 all maps were completed and ready for printing. P.C. Grosser Pty. Ltd. of Moorabbin were the printers used for the first five editions. Melway hit the streets in May 1966 at a retail price of $2.50, nearly twice the price of its nearest competition. Melway’s first publicity was by Graham Kennedy on IMT’s New Products.
How many entries are in Melway 25 street index?
See details on page 3. 1749 new entries have been added to Melway Edition 25 street index (not to forget the 807 entries changed from those listed in edition 24). NEW map coverage of the GREATER GEELONG REGION (14 new maps covering the region, and the pre-existing 14 maps have been totally re-drawn!).
Where can I download the Melway street directory?
2019 eway Electronic Melway Street Directory now available to download after payment at www.melway.com.au Totally revised and updated with over 1700 additional street listings. New coverage areas extending Wallan to now include Wandong. Also more maps covering the expanding areas of Tynong and Pakenham.
What was the price of the first Melway printer?
P.C. Grosser Pty. Ltd. of Moorabbin were the printers used for the first five editions. Melway hit the streets in May 1966 at a retail price of $2.50, nearly twice the price of its nearest competition. Melway’s first publicity was by Graham Kennedy on IMT’s New Products. Many sceptics said it would never sell because of the price difference.
