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Artifacts of Victoria's past discovered by crews in sealed compartment beneath street

June 6, 2026

The old stone wall tucked underneath Wharf Street in Victoria is one of the oldest pieces of the city's colonial past. It contains some forgotten artifacts recently unearthed by a restoration crew.



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