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Key Events in Melbourne's History
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Key Events in Melbourne's History
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Melbourne is Founded
In 1835, John Pascoe Fawkner and John Batman founded Melbourne. This event was important because it was when Melbourne was founded. -
Melbourne Cricket Club founded
In 1838, the MCC or the Melbourne Cricket Club was founded. This was important because is was the start of a very popluar club in Melbourne. -
Melbourne declared a city
On the 25th of June 1847, Queen Victoria declared Melbourne a city. This was important because Melbourne became a city. -
Gold Rush
The Gold Rush occured during the 1850's and 1860's. In just ten years, Australia's population tripled. It is a major part of Melbourne's History due to the sudden rise in population and made Melbourne very popluar. -
Melbourne University
In 1953, The University of Melbourne opened. This was important because Melbourne University is a popluar university in Melbourne. -
The First Town Hall
The first Town Hall opened in 1854. Because it was the first town hall it was important. -
State Library
In 1854 the State Library of Victoria was founded. The Library is well known for it's amazing features and historic exhibitions, which makes it an important part of Melbourne. -
Flinders Street Station
Flinders Strret Station was completed during 1854. Flinders Street Station is a popluar train station located in the city. -
Melbourne Museum
The Melbourne Museum was founded in 1855. It is important because the Museum is a popular attraction for all. -
Queen Victoria Market
The Queen Victoria Market was founded in 1857. It was a key event because it is a very well-known market in Victoria. -
Melbourne Football Club
Melbourne Football Club - AFL's oldest team was founded in 1858. This was a very important event because it started the great sport known as AFL. -
Train Stations
In 1859, Batman's Hill Station (now known as Southern Cross or Spencer Street Station) and Princes Gate Station were completed. This was important because Southern Cross Station is connected to many stations in the country. -
First Melbourne Cup
The first Melbourne Cup was in 1861. This was important because it has become a popular event and is held every year. -
Melbourne Zoo
In 1862, the Melbourne Zoo was founded, this is important because it is a famous zoo in Melbourne and it holds very special animals. -
Royal Exhibition Building
The Royal Building oped in 1880. This is important because this building holds many different famous exhibitions each year. -
First Cable Tram
Melbourne's first cable tram line opened in 1885. This is important because Melbourne is one of the few places you can find trams in the world. -
Electric Lighting
Melbourne streets were first lit by electric lighting in 1984. This is important because it lit up Melbourne. -
Sewage
In 1897, the first part of the main sewage system was operational. This was important because it allowed Melbourne to smell a bit nicer and clear away all the stench of the city. -
Federation
In 1901, the Commonwealth of Australia was formed and Melbourne became a national capital. This was important because it gave women the right to vote and participate in other activities. -
First Electric Tram
In 1906, the first ever electric tram was installed in Melbourne city streets. -
Traffic Lights
The first ever set of traffic lights of Melbourne were installed in 1928 on Colin and Swanston streets. This was important because it made the roads a safer place. -
Moomba
The first Moomba parade was in 1954. The Moomba parade is held each year and attratcs many people. -
Olympics
The Olympics were held in Melbourne during 1956, they opened on the 22nd of November and Closed on the 8th of December.
The Olympics is a key event in Melbourne's History because it was the first major sporting event held in Melbourne. -
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
The Sidney Myer Music Bowl opened in 1959. The Music Bowl is important because it holds many music events each year. -
West Gate Bridge
In 1970, the West Gate Bridge collapsed, killing 35 consrruction workers. -
Ash Wednesday and Dust Storm
In 1983, two disasterous events occured, Ash Wednesday and Melbourne Dust Storm. The Dust Storm occured on the 8th of February and Ash Wednesday occured on the 16th. -
Rialto Towers
The Rialto Towers were completed in 1986, becoming Melbourne's tallest building, as well as the tallest in the southern hemisphere. -
Southbank
Southbank promenade opened in 1990. -
Bolte Bridge
The Bolte Bridge opened for traffic in 1999. This was important because it became easier for traffic to travel out of the city. -
Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games were held in Melbourne in 2006. This was important because it attracted lots of people to the city. -
Victorian Bushfires
In 2009, the VIctorian Bushfires occured becoming the worst fire in the history of Melbourne and killing hundreds of people. -
175th Birthday
During 2010, Melbourne celebrated it's 175th Birthday! -
The End of the World?
On the 21st of December, 2012, the world may end? -
Virtual Watch
The first ever virtual watch is invented by a Melbournian Inventor. -
Transport
Promises to increase public transport usage by 20% of motorised trips for 2020 -
Paper
In 2024, Melbourne Scientist discovers a way to make paper without destroying the trees. -
Cure for Cancer
In 2028, Melbourne Scientist finds a cure for cancer, becoming the world's best scientist. -
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