Preston market, Melbourne's multicultural neighborhood with a large presence of Italian migrants, has just celebrated its 50th birthday. Since its opening in August 1970, the market has grown to become a point of reference for many Melbourne residents who prefer to shop in a traditional location, where it is still possible to chat with the shopkeepers between a purchase and an other.
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