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Victoria
Victoria is Australia’s second most populous state, with a population of 5,547,527 (as of 2010). It has the largest economy in the country after New South Wales, with a quarter of Australia’s gross domestic product.
610 Questions
The city of Ballarat is in the rich, gold-bearing area of central Victoria.
Why is ballarat sometimes spelled ballaarat?
All that I can say is that the two spellings are mixed up with each other. For instance, there is a Ballaarat Quilters, a Ballaarat Astronomical Society, the regional city of Ballaarat, Victoria, Australia which was managed by the City of Ballaarat Local Government Area
Which capital city is located on the yarra river?
Melbourne city,which is capital of Victoria state in Australia
What happened at Ballarat in 1854?
The Eureka Stockade occurred in Ballarat, Victoria, in 1854, during the early years of the Australian goldrush. In the event, the gold miners rebelled against the miner's licence, which cost a monthly fee of 30 shillings and allowed the holder to work a meagre 3.6 metre square "claim". Licences had to be paid whether or not a digger found any gold. There were frequent licence hunts, during which the miners were ordered to produce proof of their licences, and this increased the sense of unrest.
Miners had sent previous delegations to the Victorian government, but the government refused to act on their behalf so, on 29 November 1854, the miners burned their licences in a mass display of resistance against the laws which controlled the miners. Following a widespread licence hunt the following day, on November 30, Irish immigrant and goldminer Peter Lalor was chosen to lead the rebellion.
On December 1, the miners began to construct a wooden barricade, a rather flimsy stockade from which they planned to make their stand against further licence arrests or other unreasonable displays of authority. Early in the morning on Sunday, 3 December 1854, 276 police and military personnel and several civilians stormed the stockade. It's unknown which side fired first, but ultimately 22 diggers and 5 troopers died in the battle that followed.
Although the rebellion itself failed in what it set out to do, it gained the attention of the Government. Following a Commission of Enquiry, changes were put in place. These included abolishing the monthly gold licences, which were replaced by an affordable annual miner's licence. The numbers of troopers were reduced significantly, and Legislative Council was expanded to allow representation to the major goldfields.
Peter Lalor and another representative, John Basson Humffray, were elected for Ballarat. Later, Lalor was elected Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Victoria. For these reasons, the Eureka Stockade is regarded by many as the birthplace of Australian Democracy.
How far is it from Bendigo to Maryborough?
From Bendigo to Maryborough in Victoria is a distance of 85km, and takes around an hour and a half to travel.
What is Kelly Wells real name?
Her real name is Jessica Wells.
CORRECTION: Her real name is Jessica Lee Wall. She's from Fulton, Illinois.
What is the highest mountain in each state of Australia?
The highest mountain in each of Australia's states and territories:
New South Wales: Mt Kosciuszko - 2228 m
Victoria: Mt Bogong - 1986 m
Queensland: Mt Bartle Frere - 1622 m
South Australia: Mt Woodroffe - 1435 m
Western Australia: Mt Meharry - 1251 m
Tasmania: Mt Ossa - 1617 m
Northern Territory: Mt Zeil - 1531 m
Australian Capital Territory: Bimberi Peak - 1912 m
What was the hottest temperature ever recorded in Victoria?
As of February 2013, the highest recorded temperature in Victoria was 48.8 degrees Celsius at Hopetoun, in the state's northwest, on 7 February 2009,
Where is Ashburton in Melbourne?
Ashburton is 12 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne CBD, on the Alamein rail line.
How far is it from Anakie to Bendigo?
From Anakie, Queensland to Bendigo, Victoria is a distance of 2075 km. The trip takes an average of 3-4 days.
When did the Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria Australia stop?
As of 12 March 2009, authorities in Victoria announced that the last of the severe bushfires which had begun on 7 February, and caused the most death and devastation in Australian history, were under control.
However, there were many minor fires that, without significant rain, were expected to continued to burn until the Australian winter, which begins in June. Conditions remained very dry, and lightning strikes caused more fires, but these were easily contained.
How far is it from Yinnar to Traralgon in Victoria?
From Yinnar to Traralgon is a distance of 28 km and takes around 25 minutes to travel.
Are the twelve apostles on the great ocean road?
No. The formation known as the Twelve Apostles in Australia are in the sea. They can, however, be viewed from the western end of the Great Ocean Road.
