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The plaque marks the project to commemorate Victoria's 150th Anniversary which was celebrated in 1984 -1985.
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: | Camp Street & Ballarat - Maryborough Road, Talbot, 3371 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.170985 Long: 143.698496 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | State |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 1st September, 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. F. L. Arundell
Committee Chairman
1. 9. 1985
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
