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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: | Esplanade & Schnapper Point Drive, Mornington Park, Mornington, 3931 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.215905 Long: 145.035416 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 26th January, 1985 |
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Victoria 150
Growing Together 1984-5
This project marks the
150th Anniversary of the
State of Victoria
commemorated in 1984 - 85.
Unveiled by
Cr. DAVID GILL, J.P.,
Shire President - Shire of Mornington
26th January, 1985
