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Melbourne was the site of the first successful settlement in the southeastern part of Australia. The settlement of the area was led by John Batman, a native-born Australian, or "currency lad", who was interested in opening up new pastureland in order to expand the colonies.
In 1835, Batman led a syndicate calling themselves the 'Port Phillip Association' to explore Port Phillip Bay, upon which Melbourne now stands, looking for suitable sites for a settlement. That year, he signed a 'treaty' with the Aborigines, giving him access to almost 250,000 hectares of land. Despite Governor Bourke declaring Batman's treaties invalid and issuing a proclamation warning off he and his syndicate as trespassers on crown land, the settlement of Melbourne remained and flourished.
It was logical for this, the first successful settlement in the south, and the largest city, to be declared e capital when Victoria separated from Ne South Wales in 1851.
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What is victorias famous landmark?
The Arts Centre Spire.It is a symbol in Melbourne,it is an artistic landmark,and it represents the city as the arts capital of Australia.
What is the population of Victorias capital city?
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What changed in victorias reign?
the capital city
Melbourne is the capital of?
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria, Australia.
Melbourne is the capital of which state?
Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria.
Is Hobart the closest state capital city to Melbourne?
Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania, Australia, is the closest state capital city to Melbourne, Australia. Hobart is 371 miles from Melbourne.
What Australian state's capital is Melbourne?
Melbourne is located in Victoria and acted as the temporary seat of power for Australia briefly after Federation. Australia's capital is Canberra which is located in the Australian Capital Territory and is situated southwest of Sydney.
Which state in Australia has the capital city of Melbourne?
Melbourne is the capital city of the state of Victoria.
Which Australian capital city out of Perth Adelaide and Melbourne is the southernmost?
Melbourne is the southernmost capital out of Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne. Hobart is Australia's southernmost capital.
What is the closest state capital city to Melbourne?
Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania, Australia, is the closest state capital city to Melbourne, Australia. Hobart is 371 miles from Melbourne.
Are Melbourne and Brisbane in the same state?
No. Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria and Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland.
What is a city in Melbourne?
Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria, Australia.
