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12-December-2021
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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:Simpsons Road,, Lake Neangar Walking Circuit, Eaglehawk, 3556
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -36.712056
Long: 144.256686
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Government
Sub-Theme:State
Approx. Event Start Date:1835
Approx. Event End Date:1985

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 16th March, 1985
Front Inscription

               Victoria 150 
          Growing Together
BOROUGH OF EAGLEHAWK
THIS PROJECT COMMEMORATES THE
150TH ANNIVERSARY OF VICTORIA 
      PLAQUE UNVEILED BY

   MR.RANALD MACDONALD, 
CHAIRMAN 150TH ANNIVERSARY BOARD
        16TH MARCH, 1985.
     MAYOR, CR. GARY THORN 
MR. JOHN MATTHEWS      MR.RON WATTS
TOWN CLERK                     ENGINEER      


 

Source: MA
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