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03-December-2015 (Greg Gordon)
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A lookout tower was erected to commemorate Victoria`s 150th anniversary which was celebrated in 1984 and 1985.
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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: | South Gippsland Highway, Col Utber Swamp Tower Reserve, Koo Wee Rup, 3981 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.212992 Long: 145.459262 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | State |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 26th May, 1985 |
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Front Inscription
Plaque :
Victoria 150
Growing Together 1984 - 5
This project marks the 150th anniversary of the State of Victoria, commemorated in 1984 - 85.
Unveiled by Cr. C. M. Utber, Cranbourne Shire President
May 26, 1985
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA,VMRCol Utber
Swamp Tower Reserve
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