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22-August-2015
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The plaque marks the project undertaken to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the State of Victoria which was founded in 1834 - 1835.
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: | Inglis (Old Melbourne Road) & Bradshaw Streets, Ballan, 3342 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.599986 Long: 144.220231 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | State |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 30th March, 1985 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAVictoria 150
Growing Together 1984 - 5
This project marks the 150th Anniversary of the State of Victoria commemorated in 1984 - 85.
Unveiled by Cr. E. N .W. Molesworth
Shire President
March 30th, 1985
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