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17-December-2014
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A plaque commemorates Victoria's 150th anniversary in 1984 and 1985.
Victoria's first successful British settlement was at Portland, on the west coast of what is now Victoria. Portland was settled on 19 November 1834 by the Henty family, who were originally farmers from Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). Melbourne was founded in 1835 by John Batman. Victoria was officially created a separate colony in 1851, and achieved self government in 1855.
Location
| Address: | Tyers Street (Princes Highway) , Memorial Park, Stratford, 3862 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.965579 Long: 147.079903 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | State |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 3rd November, 1985 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA VICTORIA 150
Growing Together 1984-1985
THIS PLAQUE COMMEMORATES
VICTORIA'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY
UNVEILED BY
CR.J.R.STEWART
AVON SHIRE PRESIDENT
ON
SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 1985
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