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13-May-2018
13-May-2018

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The monument 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:Marine Parade & Point Ormond Road, Point Ormond Reserve, Elwood, 3184
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.880916
Long: 144.977389
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:State

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Wednesday 20th February, 1985
Front Inscription

VICTORIA 150
Growing Together 1984 -5

This project marks the 
150th Anniversary of the 
State of Victoria
commemorated in 1984 - 85.
     Unveiled by
Mr. Ranald Macdonald
    Chairman
Victoria`s 150th Anniversary Board
20th February, 1985
 

Source: MA
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