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A monument commemorates the CIty of Oakleigh`s participation in the celebrations in Victoria`s 150th year which was celebrated in 1984 and 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: | Atherton Road, Warrawee Park, Oakleigh, 3166 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.898199 Long: 145.089202 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Landscape |
| Sub-Theme: | Settlement |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1835 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1985 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 24th November, 1984 |
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This Plaque Commemorates The City Of Oakleigh`s
Participation In
Victoria`s Sesquicentennial Year Celebrations
And Was Unveiled By
Cr. P. J. Mahoney, J.P. Mayor
Mrs. J. Child, M.P., Federal Member for Henty
On The 24th November, 1984
Councillors
N. F. Bromley G. R. Kneebone J. McGill, J.P.
M. A. Brown, J.P. D. J. Lazenby H. Norling
D. C. Catchpool P. J. Mahoney, J.P. J. B. Perryman
R. P. Coutts M. A. Mangan J. Pyrgos, J.P.
J. A. Hargrave J. R. Marten, J.P. J. A. Williams
Officers
B. R. Prebble, F.A.S.A., C.P.A., F.I.M.M., L.M.A. Town Clerk
A. R. Runge, L.G.E., F.I.E. Aust. Director of Technical Services
