Episode 2 of 2
Separation of Port Phillip District
- When
- 1 July 1851
- Where
- Colony of Victoria
On 1 July 1851, the Port Phillip District separated from New South Wales to become the Colony of Victoria, with Melbourne as its capital.
The separation occurred under the Australian Colonies Government Act 1850. The district had been an administrative division of NSW since 1836. The event marked the transition from a district to a distinct colony, driven by population growth and desires for local governance.
Sources
- Port Phillip District Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
- Melbourne Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
- Colony of Victoria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
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