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Melbourne founded
In 1835 Melbourne was founded by John Batman and John Pascoe Fawkner two adventurers. This is important because Melbourne would become a city. -
Hoddle Grid of CBD surveyed by Robert Hoddle
On the 28th of March 1837 The Hoddle Grid of the streets of the CBD in Melbourne was surveyed by Robbert Hoddle. This is important because it had an impact on how our city was layed out. -
Melbourne declared a city by Queen Victoria
Melbourne was declared a city by Queen Victoria on the 25th of June 1847. It was important because Melbourne was a seperate city. -
Gold Rush
The Victorian Gold rush was a key event in Melbourne's history. Different Gold rushes occurred in Australia over the second half of the 19th century. One of the most significant was the Victorian gold rush in 1851. -
Victoria becomes a colony
In 1851 Victoria became a seperate colony to NSW. It is an important event because it had an impact on the shaping of the city. -
Queen Victoria Market is founded
In 1857 the Queen Victoria Market was founded. It is important because markets have become a big part of Melbourne. The Market is divided into a number of Market Precincts, including food and merchandise providing all of this to Melbourne. -
Burke and Wills begin their expedition
In 1860 The Burke and Wills expedition departed from Royal Park. This is an important event because these to explorers set off to explore Australia but unfortunately did not survive. -
National Gallery of Victoria is founded
In 1861 the National Gallery was founded. This is important because it is home to great Australian art in which, tell a story of Melbourne's history. -
Melbourne Zoo founded
In 1862 the Melbourne Zoo was founded. This is important because people had the chance to learn about and see animals from Australia and around the world. -
Melbourne overtook Sydney to become Australia's most popular city.
In 1865 Melbourne overtook Sydney to become Australia's most popular city. This is an important event because Melbourne was growing quickly which was good for the city. -
The Commonwealth of Australia is formed. Melbourne becomes national capital
This year was very important because the Commonwealth of Australia was formed and Melbourne became a national capital. -
First Australian Open championship in Melbourne
In 1905 the first Australian Open championship was held in Melboorne. This is an important event because tennis is big in Australia and has a big impact on our sporting. -
Flinders Street Station building is completed
In 1910 the Flinders street station building was completed. This is key event because transport is a big part of Melbourne and large importance to its growing city. -
First set of traffic lights installed at Collins and Swanston street
In 1928 Melbourne City Council installed the city's first set of traffic lights at Collins and Swanston streets. This is important because it is a big part of transport and safety in the city of Melbourne. -
First Moomba parade
In 1954 the first Moomba parade was held. This is an important event because the parade is a spectacular celebration of the city’s bold and colourful character. It is dedicated to celebrating the events that take place in the city every year. -
Olympic Games
From the 22nd of November to the 8th of December in 1956 in Melbourne, Victoria. It consisted of 72 nations, 3,314 athletes and 145 events. -
Development of the Docklands area begins
In 1996 the development of the Docklands area began. This is an important event because this area is unique and a big part of Melbourne and its growing city. -
New Melbourne Museum officially opened
In the year 2000 the new Melbourne Museum was officially opened. This is important because the museum explores life in Victoria, from our natural environment to our culture and history. -
Commonwealth Games
In 2006 the Commonwealth Games were held in Melbourne between the 15th of March and the 26th of March. The opening and closing ceremony were held at the MCG. -
Victorian bushfires
In 2009 there were tragic bushfires around Melbourne, they were worst in the history of the city. This is important because families and commuities were torn apart and lives were lost. Everyone needed to come together to help heal everything. -
Melbourne Celebrates 175th Birthday
In 2010 Melbourne celebrated its 175th birthday. This is important because it is a proud and growing city. -
Prediction- New prime minister
I think that in 2014 we will have a different, male Prime Minister. People may realise that having a female wasn't such a good idea. -
Apple develop whole new product
I think that with the Apple company earning so much, they could have a complete different product by 2015. Nothing like a phone or a laptop. -
New AFL football teams including Tasmania
By 2017 we could have a number of different AFL teams from all over Australia. -
New area or precinct in Melbourne
By 2029 we could have a whole new area in Melbourne and our city may become much bigger in size. -
Car run on different sources
I think that we could have a car run by air, batteries or a source different to petrol by 2030.
