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Victoria 150th Anniversary : 09-June-2012
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A plaque commemorates 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: | Scott Street, Heywood, 3304 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.131781 Long: 141.627922 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 10th March, 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 the Rt. Rev. John Hazelwood
Lord Bishop of Diocese of Ballarat
10th March, 1985
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