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Founding of the state of Victoria in Australia

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Countries: Australia

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A small, heavily populated state on the south-east coast of Australia. It was officially separated from New South Wales, given a constitution and named Victoria in 1850. The enabling legislation was passed 1 July 1851 and this was, according to Wikipedia the founding of Victoria.

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Founding of the state of Victoria in Australia

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State of Victoria, Australia

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