The Port Phillip district remained under that name as long as it was part of New South Wales. On 1 July 1851, the district of Port Phillip officially separated from New South Wales, becoming the Colony of Victoria.
Melbourne did not exist prior to 1835. The region where Melbourne was established was known as the Port Phillip district.
On 1 July 1851, the district of Port Phillip officially separated from New South Wales, becoming the Colony of Victoria.
Port Phillip Bay was named for Arthur Phillip, the former Governor of New South Wales. Philip Gidley King renamed it after John Murray named it for him, Port King.
Port Phillip District was established as a separate colony.
Port Phillip BayPhillip Island in VictoriaPhillip Island at Norfolk Islandthe Canberra suburb of Phillip
Port Phillip BayPhillip Island in VictoriaPhillip Island at Norfolk Islandthe Canberra suburb of Phillipthe Naval College Division of Phillip
Port Phillip Herald was created in 1840.
The area of Port Phillip is 1,930 square kilometers.
Port Phillip Association was created in 1835.
Port Phillip Gazette ended in 1851.
Port Phillip Gazette was created in 1838.