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22-November-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 and 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: | McCallum Street, Median Strip near Campbell Street, Swan Hill, 3585 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.338763 Long: 143.559024 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | State |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 25th January, 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. G. L. Day, Mayor City of Swan Hill
January 25, 1985.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
