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Lieutenant John Murray entered Port Philip, explored Corio Bay and formally took possession of the land for Britain.
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The European’s first settlement in Victoria was established at Portland Bay by the Henty Brothers, Edward and Thomas
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John Batman declared that he had signed a treaty with the people of the Kulin Nation to claim their lands.
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The first overland mail service began operating between Sydney and Melbourne.
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On the 1st of July 1851, the Port Philip District was formally named the Colony of Victoria after its separation from New South Wales.
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The Eureka Stockade occurred in Ballarat after an armed rebellion of miners protested against the Government’s mining taxes, resulting in what many people regard as a pivotal moment in the development of democracy in Australia.
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William Haines became Victoria’s first premier after the parliament was formed
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The Melbourne Cup, which is now an annual horse race, ran for the first time and soon became one of the most prestigious racing events in the world.
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Melbourne's first cable tram line service was created and it ran from the center of the city to Richmond.
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Australia became a nation on the 1st of January 1901 when six British colonies - New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, Western Australia, South Australia - united to form the country of Australia.