1 July 1851. On 1 July 1851 the Legislative Council of the newly created colony of Victoria was established. The partition of Port Phillip District from the colony of New South Wales had taken 10 years from the presentation of the first petitions to government. When did Victoria become a separate state? #OnThisDay 1 July […]
Author: Clint Curtis
Can You Publicly Drink In Victoria?
Public drunkenness in Victoria If you’re drunk in a public place , there are 3 offences you can be arrested and charged with. Police may also place you in custody until you are sober. A penalty unit is how a fine is calculated. Are you allowed to drink in public in Victoria? Consumption of Liquor […]
Was Melbourne Victoria Set Up As A Penal Colony Or A Free Settlement?
South Australia and Victoria, established in 1836 and 1850 respectively, officially remained free colonies. Was Victoria a free colony? 1901 federation. At the beginning of 1901, following a proclamation by Queen Victoria, Victoria ceased to be an independent colony and became a state in the Commonwealth of Australia. Victorian and Tasmanian politicians were particularly active […]
Were Shops Open On Christmas Day In Victorian Times?
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert are integral to the evolution of the modern Christmas celebration. Christmas was not a major holiday until the Victorian era. Most businesses remained open on Christmas Day. What did Victorians do on Christmas Day? The Victorians also transformed the idea of Christmas so that it became centred around the family. […]
What Does The Crown Mean On The Victoria Flag?
It has the British Union flag in the top left-hand corner on a dark blue field. The St Edwards Crown originally signified the state’s ties to Queen Victoria and Britain. The five white stars underneath the crown represent the constellation of the Southern Cross. The stars do not have an identical number of points. What […]
Why Do People Think Queen Victoria Said We Are Not Amused?
The famous quote, ‘We are not amused,’ is commonly attributed to Queen Victoria as her response to a vulgar joke at a dinner party. There is no first-hand account of this, however, and no concrete evidence that she ever even said it. Who first said we are not amused? The line “We are not amused” […]
Which Child Of Queen Victoria Died First?
The nine children were: Victoria Adelaide Mary Louise was the oldest of the children. She was born on November 21, 1840 and died on August 5, 1901. How did Queen Victoria’s first child died? Princess Alice (25 April 1843 – 14 December 1878) Alice died from diphtheria in 1878 after it spread through the Hessian […]
Why Did Queen Victoria Say Close Your Eyes And Think Of England?
The phrase close your eyes and think of England and variants are—purportedly—the advice that was given to English brides-to-be on how to cope with unwanted but inevitable sexual intercourse. What does it mean to close your eyes and think of England? What’s the meaning of the phrase ‘Close your eyes and think of England’? ‘Close […]
What Is The Discrimination Act In Victoria?
Victoria has had an Equal Opportunity Act since 1977. The current Act is the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (External link). The legislation protects people from discrimination on the basis of their individual attributes in certain areas of public life, and provides redress for people who have been discriminated against. What is discrimination Victoria? Discrimination means […]
Can You Defend Yourself In Victoria?
Self-defence is an available defence for any offence that involves the use of force or the threat of force against a person or their property. It must be necessary and proportional given the circumstances, unless in the setting of family violence. Is self defense legal in Victoria? The law says you can’t carry, possess or […]