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They are Australia's two largest cities and each thinks it should be the capital of Australia. They couldn't decide so they set the capital up halfway in between. On the other hand the rivalry only exists in Melbourne as people in Sydney really couldn't care less about what happens in Melbourne however people in Melbourne seem to think and try to prove they are superior to people from Sydney.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe main reason for the rivalry between the early colonies of New South Wales and Victoria and their main cities, Sydney and Melbourne respectively, was essentially the fact that, although New South Wales was the first colony, Victoria was wealthier once the goldrush starred. The goldfields in Victoria were among the richest on the Australian continent, spurring grand architecture and magnificent buildings in Melbourne.
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What is the name of the river that divides Victoria from New South Wales?
The states of Victoria and New South Wales are separated by the Murray River. This forms the border for much of the way.
Victoria ia to new south wales as new south wales is to?
Queensland
When did Victoria gain independence from New South Wales?
Victoria separated from New South Wales on 1 July 1851.
Where are New South Wales and Victoria located?
New South Wales and Victoria are both states of Australia. They are located in the south-eastern quarter of the continent.
What is state south of new south wales?
Victoria
Is Wodonga in New South Wales or Victoria?
Wodonga is in Victoria.
In what year did people come to New South Wales and Victoria to find Gold?
The goldrushes in New South Wales and Victoria started in 1851.
What state borders New South Wales directly to the south?
Victoria borders New South Wales directly to the south.
Is sydney located in victoria tasmania or new south wales?
Sydney is located in New South Wales.
The river that forms a border between victoria and new south wales is the?
The Murray River forms the border between New South Wales and Victoria.
Is New South Wales north or south of Victoria?
north
Who separated Victoria and new south Wales?
Victoria and New South Wales were formally separated by Queen Victoria in 1851. By her written edict, the southern settlement was permitted to become a separate colony with its own government. The colony was named Victoria in her honour.
