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Establishment of Melbourne as Capital
- When
- 1851
- Where
- Melbourne
Melbourne, declared a city in 1847, became the capital of the newly separated Colony of Victoria in 1851.
Melbourne had been commissioned as the administrative capital of the Port Phillip District in 1836. Upon separation, it evolved into a thriving metropolis known for grand architecture and cultural institutions, experiencing rapid growth following the discovery of gold.
Sources
- Melbourne Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
- Colony of Victoria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
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