Author: Darrel Pratt

5. To enrol in government school, a child must turn 5 before 30 April of the year they start school. There can be exemptions to the age policy, but these are very rare. What age is prep in Victoria? The first year of school in Victoria is called Prep – which is short for ‘preparatory […]

Time-based school zones operate: between 8 – 9.30am and 2.30 – 4pm. on weekdays during Victorian school terms (except for public holidays). How does school zoning work in Victoria? School zones are determined based on proximity. This means that you and your neighbour could be closest to different schools. In Victoria, all children are entitled […]

By the time of Australian Federation in 1901, Melbourne had become the largest city in Australasia, and served as the federal capital of Australia until Canberra was opened in 1927. Victoria (Australia) Victoria Named for Queen Victoria Capital and largest city Melbourne Administration 79 local government areas Demonym(s) Victorian What is considered city of Melbourne? […]

For the first half of the 19th century the rural and urban poor had much in common: unsanitary and overcrowded housing, low wages, poor diet, insecure employment and the dreaded effects of sickness and old age. How were the poor treated in Victorian times? The new Poor Law ensured that the poor were housed in […]

Once of school age they wore suits or short trousers and jackets with a cap. Sailor suits were also fashionable. Girls wore dresses with a pinafore over the top but did not wear crinolines or bustles until they were older. What clothes did rich Victorians have? The fashion of the 19th century is renowned for […]

Kindergarten is not compulsory in Victoria but most children attend at least the second year (four-year-old kindergarten) – to develop social, mental and physical skills in preparation for school. How many hours is 4 year old kinder in Victoria? 15 hours per weekFree Kinder in 2023 For four-year-olds, this means 15 hours per week (600 […]

Women were becoming more educated, but upon graduation found themselves shut out of many professions. The Victorian Era is considered to have taken place from June 20, 1837 until January 22, 1901. Was there a Victorian Era in the USA? The Victorian Era in the United States was filled with social, economic, and scientific change, […]

Any home in America that was built before the 1940’s was originally painted with oil paint and mostly with lead, so when millions of Americans requested painters to cover over peeling lead with latex it led to all sorts of problems down the road. What type of paint did Victorians use? Lime-based washes in a […]

“Building a Victorian home could cost as low as $200 a square foot depending on selections,” estimates Small. HomeAdvisor estimates that building a Victorian-style house would cost between $250,000 to $600,000, with specific pricing depending on location, size, features and detailing. How much do you need to build a modern house? Square footage impacts cost […]

A labourer’s average wage was between 20 and 30 shillings a week in London, probably less in the provinces. This would just cover his rent, and a very sparse diet for him and his family. How much did people get paid in 1800s? During the late 19th century, the average American worker was jobless for […]