The Colony of Victoria

By norizz

  • Convict settlement at sorrento

    An attempt to establish a convict penal colony in Sorrento.

  • Victoria's first permanent european settlement

    European settlers make their first permanent colony.
  • Village established at yarra river to later become melbourne

    Village established at yarra river to later become melbourne

    John Batman establishes a village where is now Melbourne.

  • Melbourne's first mayor

    Henry Condell became the first mayor of Melbourne
  • Gold rush

    Gold rush

    Gold found in Bendigo and Ballarat

  • Colony of victoria is established

    Victoria is declared a separate colony

  • Eureka Stockade

    A rebellion of miners in Ballarat against the government.

  • Parliament of Victoria formed

    A parliament is formed in Victoria and a premier is elected.

  • Melbourne general post office opened

    Melbourne's first general post office opens

  • Railway linking melbourne and sydney

    A railway line is formed between Sydney and Melbourne.

  • Melbourne's first tram

    There is a tram system established near richmond

  • Australian Federation

    The colonies of Australia federate to form Australia