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Was Sir Thomas Bent really as bent as they say he was? This, my friends, is the Bentleigh District. A place named after the larger-than-life Premier of Victoria back in the early 1900s. Before Sir Thomas lent his name to this area, it was known as East Brighton. The name stuck in 1908, a testament to Bent’s influence, or perhaps, his eccentricity. The Bentleigh District encompasses not just Bentleigh itself, but also parts of Bentleigh East, McKinnon, and Moorabbin. It’s a patchwork of communities, each with its own stories to tell. Did you know that this area was once a thriving hub of market gardens? It was the salad bowl of Melbourne. You wouldn’t believe it now, looking at the bustling streets and suburban homes. Bentleigh District has undergone quite a transformation over the years. From fertile fields to a thriving community, it’s a testament to the ever-changing face of Melbourne.

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