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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.

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What is the aboriginal meaning for Geelong?

The name Geelong has a variety of possible meanings. It is generally believed that the name comes from the Wathaurong aboriginal word jillong or jilong, which has been variously translated as meaning any of the following:

  • a place of the sea bird over the white cliffs
  • place of native companions
  • place of the cliff
  • curlew
  • swamp where native companions live
  • swamps where brolgas live

How do I phone Australia?

the international dialing code is +61, there are local dialing codes depending on the state

Which bushranger was hanged in Old Melbourne Gaol in 1880?

Ned Kelly was the bushranger hanged in Melbourne Gaol in 1880.

How far is it from werribee to Bendigo?

Via The Calder Fwy------ 170 km 2 hours 14 mins

Via The Northern Hwy---190 km 2 hours 35 mins

Via TWestern Fwy--------177 km 2 hours 39

What happened to Victoria?

She has died a long time ago. She was the mother of queen Elizabeth II. If you want to see a picture of her, go to Google images.

What is the name of the prime minister in Victoria?

The title of Prime Minister is given to the political leader of the country of Australia.

But Victoria is a State within Australia, so does not have a Prime Minister.

Instead, its political leader is called a Premier.

At this time the Premier of Victoria is the Right Honourable Dr Denis Napthine MP.

How did Geelong get its name?

The name Geelong is derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region, which was Jillong.

What is the origin of the name of the city Dundee?

There are two possible explinations for the name Dundee, a city in Scotland. It is either derived from the the Latin: 'Donum Dei' which translates as 'Gift of God'. It may also derive from the Scots Gaelic Dun Deagh which translates as 'Fort of Fire' - a reference perhaps to the topography of the city itself.

What is Melbourne shuffling?

A style of dance. Looks pretty good if done properly. Look up "melbourne shuffle" on youtube and u can see exactly what it's supposed to look like. There are also videos that teach you how to do it.

Were is the iron bark riding center?

2 Watson street, 5 minutes from bendigo CBD :)

Is it legal to keep exotic pets in Victoria Australia?

It would depend on how exotic they are. The Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment will be able to advise. If it is legal, there may be permits and fees involved.

Travel to Australia from the UK by boat?

Yes, Since Australia is an island continent, you can visit to Australia from Europe by Sea with Cruises. There are many cruise ships which stop in Australia.

Is Royal Melbourne show day a public holiday?

This is no longer the case. Melbourne used to have a Show Day public holiday every year from 1885 until it was revoked in 1994, during the time Jeff Kennett was Premier. So, in fact, there is no single "Royal Melbourne Show Day" any longer.

What type of energy source did the first Melbourne's trams run on?

The first electric tram operated between Box Hill and Doncaster from 1889 to 1896 when it was abandoned.

After that cable trams ran exclusively until 1906 when the first permanent electric tram service began operation in the North Melbourne area.

Cable trams were progressively phased out but continued to operate alongside the electric network until 26 October 1940.

When was Victoria settled?

The first settlers to the Victorian region were Lieutenant David Collins and a group of officers, convicts and free settlers who, in 1803, first landed where Sorrento now stands. The colony was not a success, and within a few months Collins had transferred the entire settlement across Bass Strait to Van Diemen's Land, and established Hobart on the Derwent River.

The next settler in the district was John Batman. On 6 June 1835, Batman signed a 'treaty' with the Aborigines, giving him free access to almost 250,000 hectares of land. In August that year, Governor Bourke declared Batman's treaties invalid, and issued a proclamation warning off him and his syndicate as trespassers on crown land. Despite the attempts at government intervention, the foundling settlement of Melbourne remained, and flourished. The new township was surveyed and named as Melbourne on 3 March 1837, in honour of the British Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne.

Is a capital a main city?

Yes it can be, however it is also the main big city.