4 → A Love letter to Footscray


The following is a photo essay documenting the community-run street markets in Footscray 
and local well-known spots that I have frequented over the years with family.  

‘A love letter to Footscray’.A response to the recent crackdown on informal street vending.


The suburb will continue to change as ‘development’ is introduced and certain legislation is enforced.
It feels important to document how these spaces change and who they become accessible to.  


           
Figure ii. The Auntie’s Market 




Figure i. A public announcement in Vietnamese. 
A warning to any street vendors selling food. 
Found on 122 Hopkins St, footscray 3011, 2024.



October 13, 2024:
A Poster addressed in Vietnamese was taped to the side
of To’s Bakery in footscray.


“Please be informed, in order to comply with the Local General Law 2015 of the City Council and the Food Law 1984, without a valid license from the City Council, you may not sell any kind of goods on the street, on the walkway or on any land under the control of the City Council.

The current illegal trading on the walkway is associated with serious dangers to public health. The City Council is interested in this issue and looks forward to your cooperation.

The Public Forces Officers will patrol the Footscray Business Neighbourhood, anyone caught selling any goods without a license can receive a fine of up to $500, followed by the procedure of prosecution and confiscating your items.
For consultation and finding out what you need to do to get a license and what kind of goods can be sold on the street, please contact 9688 0200 with the Local Law Department of the City Council.”


Figure iii. ‘The best spot to eat’, Tanh tan Loi 


Figure iv. Footscray Market Food court