Albion St, Brunswick. Low key and local. No branding, just the facts, man. How about a glamour shot with my trusty steed? And as I was heading off I turned to see this guy trying to break free from his lead-based bondage. I wonder what it was?? …. Maybe a little late night, guerilla paint … Continue reading
Victoria St, Brunswick. This gem is just off the dirty, busy Sydney Rd. It carries with it a touch of the Mediterranean I reckon, and to me, totally engenders the old Anglo/Italian attitude of this area. Check the weights on that ‘face! That whole wall is screaming, “Pffft … like I give a shit … buy … Continue reading
Union St, Brunswick. I’m not sure what this building was originally, but it’s very grandiose for just a milk bar … Might have to look into this one at some stage. Being that this signage is on Union St, I thought it’d be a good place to wax lyrical on a little Tarax history. It turns … Continue reading
Albion St, Brunswick. I pass this one on my way to work every day. I love that it’s so bold, (in a faded kind of way,) just on the plain brickwork. Tasty. According to legend, (read: the internet,) Swallow’s Biscuits was founded by Thomas Swallow in 1854 after his failed attempt at selling Colt pistols up in … Continue reading
Sydney Rd, Brunswick. Right next door to our good friends at Steve Siamidis Pharmacy. What a sweet sign! And if you look close you can make the a Violet Crumble ad at the very top, too. “Side by side, we stick togetheeeeeerrr … ” Continue reading
Sydney Rd, Brunswick I wouldn’t call this one a ghost sign so much, as the business still operates by the looks of things, but the type is so striking I had to put it in. Check that M! I’m going to try and find out what typeface this might be. I hope you’ll excuse the … Continue reading
Glenlyon Rd, Brunswick. For as long as i’ve lived in the area, this place has been Ling’s Fish & Chip Shop. Not bad as far as fishies go, but they did a lot better when they opened a new Chinese restaurant around the corner. John Dory to die for. Continue reading
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