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You Should Have Seen It

 
 
You Should Have Seen It Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, April 30, 2026
1. You Should Have Seen It Marker
Inscription. Back in school, Craig was always picked last for sport. But when he dropped his brand new iPhone here on 30 October 2019, Craig instinctively threw out his leg. The phone bounced off his thigh, spun once in the air, and landed softly on top of his shoe - perfectly balanced, an inch above the pavement. A passing stranger stopped and clapped.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is October 30, 2019.
 
Location. 37° 49.005′ S, 144° 57.953′ E. Marker is in Melbourne, Victoria. It is in the Central Business District. It is at the intersection of Flinders Lane and Centre Place, on the right when traveling west on Flinders Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 252 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Oceania, Australasia, the Pacific Ocean, South Pacific, the Pacific Rim, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The First Melbourne Land Auction
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(about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Princes Bridge Hotel (about 150 meters away); Collins Street (C. 1903) (about 150 meters away); St Pauls Cathedral Precinct (about 180 meters away); Town Hall Foundation Stone (about 180 meters away); Melbourne Town Hall (about 180 meters away); The Athenaeum Building (about 210 meters away); The Melbourne Athenaeum (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.
 
The Marker at 252 Flinders Street image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, April 30, 2026
2. The Marker at 252 Flinders Street
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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Jul. 29, 2026