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Melbourne Was Founded
Melbourne is founded by John Batman and John Pascoe Fawkner in 1835. This is a important event as it symbolises the start of a new city with its own individual culture and customs. -
The first church
The first church to be built in Melbourne was the St.James Cathedral Church. It was built on the corner of Collins and Williams streets. I chose this event because this meant people could practise their religion. -
Melbourne Cricket Club
In 1838, the Melbourne Cricket Club was founded. This was an important event because it was the start of the sport culture that is very strong in Melbourne today. -
Princes Bridge was built
The Princes Bridge was the first bridge to be constructed over the Yarra River. I chose this event because it meant that people could easily travel from the right bank to the left bank. -
Melbourne Declared A City
On the 25th of June 1847, Melbourne was declared a city by Queen Victoria. This is significant because it makes Melbourne recognized by other countries as a city that has been officially declared. -
Melbourne Hospital Founded
In 1848, Me;lbourne Hospital was founded which from 1935 was called The Royal Melbourne Hospital. This is significant because this centre provided for injured or sick Melbournians and offered citizens many different job opportunities -
Victorian Gold Rush
The Melbournian Gold Rush started approximately in 1851 and went on for many years. As the news spread about the gold riched soil of Melbourne, the population nearly tripled. I chose this event because it brought so many people to Melbourne and forced Melbourne to grow and develop as city. -
Victoria Becomes a Colony
In 1851, the state of Victoria became a colony seperate of New South Wales. This was important because it meant Melbourne and Victoria were recognized as its own city and state. -
The University of Melbourne
In 1853, The University of Melbourne was founded. This is important because it gave Melbournian citizens a chance to extend and furthur in the special field. -
The State Library of Victoria is founded
In 1854, The State Library of Victoria was founded. This was significant as it was a place where Melbournians could source and read information. -
First Parliament
Melbourne's first parliament house was officially opened on the 25th of November 1856. The State Parliament met here until federation in 1901. I chose this event because it meant that the parliament were deciding future plans for Mebourne's development. -
Queen Victoria Market
In 1857, the Queen Victoria Market was founded. It was siginificant because firstly it was named after Queen Victoria who declared Melbourne as a city and also it provided fresh food and general groceries to Melbournians. -
Batman's Hill Station
In 1859, Batman's Hill Station, formely Spencer Street Station and now Southern Cross Station was completed. It was an important event because it provided transport to and from Melbourne, so people could come and visit Melbourne and experience the culture first hand. -
AFL
In 1859, the Melbourne Football Club, the oldest fottball club was founded. This was significant because AFL is now such a big part of the Melbourne culture, with most AFL games being played in Melboune each week of the season including the Grand Final. -
City taking shape
In 1860, Melbourne had taken its shape and all of the land blocks had been sold to buyers. Sections of the land had been categorized for different occupancies. This was an important event because this was the first time the city had been fully occupied by people and organisations. -
Burke and Wills
The Burke and Wills expedition departed from Royal Park in 1860. This was significant because it made Melbourne 'famous' as Burke and Wills were Melbournians. -
Melbourne Cup
In 1861, the first Melbourne Cup was held. This is an important event because the Melbourne Cup has now become a public holidays and is a tradition every year in Melbourne. -
125,000
In 1861, Melbournes population grew to 125,000 people. This is important because it shows how popular Melbourne had become after the Gold Rush. -
Populous City
In 1865, Melbourne overtook Sydney to become Australia's most populous city, Unfortunately in 1902, Sydney gained its original title. This was siginificant because it shows that people preferred Melbourne as a city rather than Sydney -
Cable Tramway System
1885, Melbournes first cable tram line opens in the cable tramway system. In 1906, the first electric tram service commened taking over the cable trams. This was significant because Melbourne is one of the only cities that uses trams as one of there major transport systems. -
Sewage System
The first part of the mains sewage system became in 1897. This was significant because there was a big problem with stench in Melbourne before the sewerage system was put in place. -
Federation Of Australia
In 1901, The Commonwealth of Australia was formed and Melbourne became the national capital (not for long as Canberra overtook in the future years). This was important because it symbolizes when Australia officially became a colony and its own country. Melbourne becoming the national capital was important as it meant Mebourne was the most suited city. -
Australian Open
The first Australian Open was held in 1905. The was important because it is now a annual event that brings in massive international sporting stars to our state. -
Flinders Street Station
The Fliders Street Station project was completed in 1910 after ten years of construction. This was significant because along with Southern Cross Station they are both the major stations in Melbourne that allow people to travel to Melbourne. -
Moomba Festival
In 1954, the first Mooma parade was held. This is important because the annual parade commemorates Melbourne. -
Television first available to Melbourne Acitizens
Although there were many tests and trials with the black and white television before 1956, the television was publicly available to everyone in the community. The first television had a black and white picture. I chose this event because it was a major development of Melbourne's media system. -
The 1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics
The Melbourne Summer Olympics in 1956 began on the 22nd of November with the opening ceremony and finished on the 8th of December with the closing ceremony.
This was a significant date as it was the first major worldwide sporting event ever to be held in Melbourne. -
West Gate Bridge Collapses
On the 15th of October 1970, 35 construction workers died when a span of the West Gate Bridge collapsed. This was important because developers learned from this and then later constructed a more stable bridge. -
City Loop
In 1982, the City Loop subway opened. This was significant because it was the first underground railway system in Melbourne to be built. -
Rialto Tower
The Rialto Towers were completed in 1986 and became the tallest in Melbourne as well as the Southern Hemisphere. It was late taken over by the Eureka Tower. This is significant because it gives Melbourne publicity and makes the city known around the world. -
Southbank
In 1990 the Southbank promenade opened. It now include the Crown Casino and Entertainemtn Complex which opened in 1997. It was an important event because it was a urban renewal project. -
Docklands
The development of the Docklands area began in 1996. This was significant because the Docklands are now a major part of the Melbourne CBD. -
Bolte Bridge
In 1999, the Bolte Bridge was opened. This was important because it allowed people in neigbouring towns to the city to reach the city by vehicle instead of having to cross the water. -
Docklands Stadium
In 2000, the Docklands Stadium, currently named Etihad Stadium was completed. This was significant because it meant major international artists and sport stars could play in Melbourne. -
Commonwealth Games
In 2006, Melbourne hosted the Commonwealth Games, using the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre and Etihad Stadium/MCG as the major venues. It was signifcant because it was televised all around thw world and it brought tourists to Melbourne. -
FINA Swimming World Championships
In 2007, Melbourne hosted the FINA Swimming World Champoinships at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. It again was significant because it had world wide recognition. -
Black Saturday
On the 7th of February 2009, the Black Saturday bushfires devasted Victoria and killed over 100 people. This is important to Melbourne's development because in the aftermath there was new legalisation put in place. -
Melbourne turns 175
In 2010, Melbourne celebrated its 175th Birthday. This was a important event because it commemorated all that Melbourne ha been through it was first founded. -
No more books
In 2020, electronical books took over hardcopy books. -
No New Petrol Cars
There is officially no new cars being sold that use petrol, all cars sold are hybrid or electronic and do not run on petrol and gas,
