Author: Muriel Schmidt

Why Was Victoria Called The Famine Queen?

The horror experienced by those in Ireland lasted between 1845 and 1849, and many have still never forgiven Queen Victoria for the apparent lack of support given during that time, leading to her nickname as The Famine Queen. Why was Queen Victoria the famine queen? Although some believed the myth that Queen Victoria (known in […]

What Is Native Title In Victoria?

Native title is the recognition in Australian law that some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to hold rights and interests in land and water. Who has native title in Victoria? Where does native title apply in Victoria? Native title is not a new form of land title, but a legal recognition of an […]

What City Is Named Victoria?

Victoria, city, capital of British Columbia, Canada, located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island between the Juan de Fuca and Haro straits, approximately 60 miles (100 km) south-southwest of the province’s largest city, Vancouver. Victoria is the largest urban area on the island. What places are named Victoria? Top 10 places named Victoria The […]

What Was The Worst Victorian Punishment?

The penalty for the most serious crimes would be death by hanging, sometimes in public. However, during the Victorian period this became a less popular form of punishment, especially for smaller crimes, and more people were transported abroad (sometimes all the way to Australia!) or sent to prison instead. What were the worst Victorian punishments? […]

What Is The Population Of Victoria By Age Group?

Demographics & education Age Victoria 2011 10-14 years 341,063 327,939 15-19 years 356,340 345,338 20-24 years 413,792 375,108 25-29 years 441,266 388,670 What is the age breakdown of the Australian population? Australia: Age distribution from 1960 to 2021 Characteristic 0-14 years 15-64 years 2020 19.29% 64.49% 2019 19.28% 64.8% 2018 19.19% 65.15% 2017 19.07% 65.53% […]

When Was The State Of Victoria Named?

Named in honour of Queen Victoria, Victoria was separated from New South Wales and established as a separate Crown colony in 1851, achieving responsible government in 1855.Victoria (Australia) Victoria Federation 1 January 1901 Named for Queen Victoria Capital and largest city Melbourne Administration 79 local government areas How did Victoria state get its name? As […]

How Many Students Are In Victorian Government Schools?

Historical trend in numbers of government schools & students, February Year Number Number of Students (FTE) 2017 1,528 1,918.0 2018 1,531 1,933.0 2019 1,539 1,906.0 2020 1,543 2,093.0 What is the biggest public school in Victoria? Largest Victorian schools No. School Student enrolment 1. Virtual School Victoria approx 4,000 2. Haileybury College 3,670 3. Wesley […]