Author: Muriel Schmidt

Victoria was the daughter of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn (the fourth son of King George III), and Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. Queen Victoria. Victoria Imperial Durbar 1 January 1877 Successor Edward VII Born Princess Alexandrina Victoria of Kent24 May 1819 Kensington Palace, London, England Who is the ancestor of Queen Victoria? Ancestors […]

There was a big difference between rich and poor in Victorian times. Rich people could afford lots of treats like holidays, fancy clothes, and even telephones when they were invented. Poor people – even children – had to work hard in factories, mines or workhouses. They didn’t get paid very much money. How did Victorians […]

They still had plenty of ways to amuse themselves though. Most towns like Huddersfield had theatres and music halls, and many of the local churches held social events. Sports were popular – rugby, football, cycling – and the growth of the train network meant that it was much easier for people to travel. What did […]

The toys children played with in Victorian times often depended on how wealthy their family was. Children from rich families played with rocking horses, train sets, doll’s houses and toy soldiers, whereas children from poor families tended to play with home-made toys such as peg dolls, spinning tops and skipping ropes. What did poor Victorian […]

Victoria, BC is in the Western Cordillera landform region. Is Victoria in the Cordillera? The Western Cordillera is located in western Canada, from north to south. The major cities are Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler and Whitehorse. In this landform region the types of rocks that can be found are Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary rock. Is Victoria […]

Drink-driving, drug-driving and excessive speeding Convictions for these offences are spent immediately. This means that they will not show up on your police record check, unless an exemption applies. What comes up on a police check Vic? A police record check will include all your convictions for criminal offences, including where you were found guilty […]

Famously, Queen Victoria spent 40 years wearing black in tribute to her late husband Prince Albert as an outward sign of her grief. The practical purpose of a mourning veil is to conceal one’s face, in order to provide extra privacy for those who are upset or crying. Why did Queen Victoria wear a veil? […]

In June 1910, Victoria was granted its Coat of Arms by Royal Warrant. The shield is blue with the 5 stars of the Southern Cross. Its supporters are 2 female figures named Peace and Prosperity, the state’s motto. What is Victoria’s state slogan? The motto Peace and Prosperity was the first to be in English […]

Leadbeater’s possum. State animal: Leadbeater’s possum The scientific name of Leadbeater’s possum is Gymnobelideus leadbeateri. The Leadbeater possums are about 40cm long from nose to tail tip. Which is the symbol of Victoria? Victoria chose one of its rarest birds, the helmeted honeyeater, as its state emblem in 1971. What animal symbolize Australia? the kangarooEmblematic […]

What is Treaty in Victoria? Treaty is the embodiment of Aboriginal self-determination. Treaty provides a path to negotiate the transfer of power and resources for First Peoples to control matters which impact their lives. What will a treaty do for Australia? If done right, treaties allow Aboriginal people to run their own affairs, the NT […]