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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 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.712056 Long: 144.256686 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| 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 |
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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
