The Colony of Victoria was a historical administrative division in Australia that existed from 1851 until 1901, when it federated with other colonies to form the Commonwealth of Australia.
Victoria, commonly abbreviated as VIC, is a state in southeastern Australia. It is the second-smallest state, with a land area of 227,444 square kilometres; the second-most-populous state, with a popu
Colony of Victoria
…1 July 1851 • Responsible self-government 23 November 1855 • Federation of Australia 1 January 1901 Preceded by Succeeded by Colony of New South Wales Victoria (state) Today part of Australia ∟Victoria The Colony of Victoria was a historical administrative division in Australia that existed from 1851 until 1901, when…
Swearing Allegiance to the Southern Cross at the Eureka Stockade on 1 December 1854 – watercolour by Charles Doudiet
Island Archway on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia
Aireys Inlet
Greater Melbourne at night from the International Space Station