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Independent bookshop in Melbourne

Hill of Content

Opened in 1922, Melbourne's oldest bookshop, behind a red-painted facade on Bourke Street.

Hill of Content is an independent bookshop on Bourke Street in Melbourne, Australia.

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    Where is Hill of Content?

    Hill of Content is listed in Melbourne, Australia. The recorded address is 32 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

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    What sort of bookshop is Hill of Content?

    The Atlas records it as a independent bookshop. These categories describe the shop rather than its live stock. Contact it directly about a particular title or edition.

    When can I visit Hill of Content?

    Recorded opening hours: Mo 10:00-17:00; Tu-Th,Sa 10:00-18:00; Fr 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00. Public holidays, events and temporary closures can change these hours. Confirm directly before making a special trip.

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