The settlement was named Melbourne in the same year after the British Prime Minister William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, who resided in the village of Melbourne in Derbyshire.
It was officially declared as the "city of Melbourne" in 1837.
On a visit by Governor Bourke in 1837, Melbourne was officially founded and named for Viscount Melbourne, the Prime Minister of Britain, on the 8th of March.
Because it was started in Melbourne Australia
Melbourne, capital of Victoria, Australia was named after the 2nd Viscount Melbourne, William Lamb. He was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the reigns of King William IV and Queen Victoria.
Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria, Australia. In 1835, it was almost named Batmania after one of its founders, John Batman.
It is probably about 60km from one side of greater Melbourne (in Australia) to the other side - and that means Melbourne could be around 3,500 sq km in area? On the other hand, Melbourne in England is much smaller. The name is said to be Danish for a stream through sand-dunes. Australia's city was named after Lord Melbourne, an English aristocrat.
The Melbourne Cup (Australia) is always held on the first Tuesday in November every year.
Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria, Australia. In 1835, it was almost named Batmania after one of its founders, John Batman.
Melbourne is located in Australia. It is the capital city of the state of Victoria.
It was possibly named after the ship Montmorency which sailed the high seas from Britain to Australia in the late 1800's.
Melbourne Australia Temple was created in 2000.
melbourne, australia =)
Melbourne is in Australia. it is the capital city of Victoria ( a state in Australia.)
Melbourne is in the country of Australia.