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Key Events in Melbourne's Development
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Melbourne Founded
Melbourne was founded by John Batman and John Pascoe Fawkner. This is important because we wouldn't be here if it wasnt for John and John. -
Melbourne declared a city
Melbourne was declared a city by Queen Victoria. This is important because we are an independant city. -
Gold Rush
Beginning of the Victorian gold rush and the discovery of gold at Buninyong. This event is important because this was when our population grew to more than 500,000. -
Victoria becomes a Colony
Victoria becomes a colony, separate from New South Wales. This is an important event because Victoria is no longer a part of Sydney and is now an independent state. -
State Library Founded
The State Library of Victoria is founded. This is i key event because the library is still there and has become a melbourne landmark. -
Melbourne Museum Founded
The Melbourne Museum is founded. This is a key event because it is a landmark and very popular. -
Melbourne Cup
First Melbourne Cup. This is a key event because it is a very popular day for Victorians and many people visit the race. -
Melbourne's Population
Melbourne's population reaches 125,000. This is an important event because it shows that melbourne is a great place to be. -
Melbourne is Australia's most populous city.
Melbourne overtakes Sydney to become Australia's most populous city -
Electric Lighting in city streets
City streets first lit by electric lighting. This is important because people can see where they are driving making the roads safer. -
Flinders street station construction
Construction of the current Flinders Street Station building begins. This is important because it is a landmark and very popular. -
Commonwealth of Australia is Formed.
The Commonwealth of Australia is formed. Melbourne becomes national capital. This is a very important event for Melbourne because it is Victorias capital. -
First Trams
First electric tram service commences. -
Flinders Street Station is complete
Current Flinders Street Station building is completed. This is important because it is a landmark and very popular. -
First Television
First television station HSV-7. This is important because it was the first time melbournians get to watch television. -
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games held in Melbourne. This is important because not many cities get to hold the Olympic games. -
Colour Television
Colour television introduced. This is very important because it shows how far technology has come. -
The City Loop subway is opened
The City Loop subway is opened. This is important because it is a great way for people to get around rather than taking cars. -
Development of the Docklands area begins
Development of the Docklands area begins. This is important because before the development started it was nothing and now it is a landmark. -
Construction of the CityLink freeways begins
Construction of the CityLink freeways begins. This is important because it is a faster way for people to get around. -
Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games held in Melbourne. This is important because not many cities get to hold the commonwealth games. -
Victorian Bushfires
Victorian bushfires around Melbourne – worst fires in the history of the city.This was a key event because it killed many people and destroyed there homes. -
Melbourne's 175th Birthday
Melbourne Celebrates 175th Birthday. This is important because it shows how far we have come and everything that has happened in the 175 years. -
Severe Thunderstorm
Severe Thunderstorm 6 March, once in a century storm with 10 cm hail stones. This is a key event because it was a once in a century storm and we never really have bad storms. -
3D TV
3D Television is invented. This is a key event as it shows how good technology is getting. -
4D TV
4D TV is invented. This is importnat because technology is growing more and more. -
Hover Cars
Hover Cars are invented. This is important because technology is becoming amazing. -
Human Vacuum Tubes that bring you to mars.
Human Vacuum Tubes that bring you to mars. This is important because we can all go to mars.
