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John Batman sails to the mouth of the Yarra from Tasmania in the
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Melbourne is founded by John Batman and John Pascoe Fawkner
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First inner-city land sale
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Melbourne declared a city by Queen Victoria on 25 June.
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Victoria becomes a colony, separate from New South Wales
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Melbourne's population reaches 125,000
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Melbourne overtakes Sydney to become Australia's most populous city
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The Commonwealth of Australia is formed. Melbourne becomes national capital
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Sydney recovers title from Melbourne as Australia's most populous city
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Colour television introduced.