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Convict settlement at sorrento
An attempt to establish a convict penal colony in Sorrento. -
Victoria's first permanent european settlement
European settlers make their first permanent colony. -
Village established at yarra river to later become melbourne
John Batman establishes a village where is now Melbourne. -
Melbourne's first mayor
Henry Condell became the first mayor of Melbourne -
Gold rush
Gold found in Bendigo and Ballarat -
Colony of victoria is established
Victoria is declared a separate colony -
Eureka Stockade
A rebellion of miners in Ballarat against the government. -
Parliament of Victoria formed
A parliament is formed in Victoria and a premier is elected. -
Melbourne general post office opened
Melbourne's first general post office opens -
Railway linking melbourne and sydney
A railway line is formed between Sydney and Melbourne. -
Melbourne's first tram
There is a tram system established near richmond -
Australian Federation
The colonies of Australia federate to form Australia