The Mall Over the Years
Boronia Mall, originally known as Boronia Shoppingtown, officially opened on September 10, 1973, inaugurated by the Honourable R.J. Hamer, Premier of Victoria.
Designed to cater to the burgeoning suburb of Boronia, this shopping centre featured over 30 retail outlets, with Kmart as its anchor tenant, and provided free parking for over 1,000 vehicles.
The mall's architecture and design reflect the 1970s era, making it a distinctive time capsule in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Over the decades, Boronia Mall has witnessed various changes in tenancy and consumer trends, yet it remains a notable landmark, encapsulating the evolution of suburban shopping experiences in Victoria.
A number of the photos here are from various Christmas, Easter and School Holiday events over the years and have been in archival storage for many decades. We hope you enjoy viewing these snapshots of the history for the Boronia Mall!
Main Entrance c. Mid 1970s
Car Park c. Mid 1970s
Mike Williamsons Footy Show 1997
Christmas 1997
School Holidays 1995
Christmas 1997
Car Raffle 2001
Petting Zoo c. 2000s
Visit from Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan c. 1980s
Visit from Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan c. 1980s
The Mall c. 1970s
Fashion Show 1988
Santa Arrives 1988
The Mall c. late 1980's
The Mall c. late 1980's
Easter 2002
Easter 2002
Boronia Mall Cafe 2000
Go-Lo 2000
Wildlife Display 2000
Brumbys Bakery 2000
Christmas 1996
Christmas 1996
The Mall 1998
The Mall 1998
Carpark 1986
Carpark 1986
The Mall c. mid 1980s
Sega Master System Event c. Mid 1980s
Rotating Stage c. mid 1980s