Category: Victoria

There was a migration boom as a result of the discovery of gold and within a year of the rush around 90,000 people migrated to Victoria in search of gold and in the 20 years that followed Australia’s population grew from 430,000 people to 1.7 million. What was the population of Victoria before the gold […]

280,000. Melbourne’s population reached 280,000 in 1880 and 445,000 in 1889. For a time it was the second-largest city in the British Empire, after London. What was the population of Melbourne in 1880? 280,000Between 1880–1890, Melbourne was booming. Coined “Marvellous Melbourne”, in 1880 the population reached 280,000 and in 1890 the population reached 490,000. What […]

Common opal occurs at several localities in the Buchan area with the largest and best exposure at W Tree. At this locality several costeans have been excavated and although these have partially caved in, good quality common open can still be obtained. Significance: Regional. Where is the best place to find opal? Opal is found […]

Environmental Issues The Coastal Management Act 1995 requires that in Victorian coastal regions, including estuaries to the extent of tidal influence, the Minister for Conservation and Land Management must provide written consent for any use or development on the coast, including dredging and spoil disposal. Can you dredge for gold in Victoria? If you want […]

3 832 2 857 7.3 POPULATION, By state and territory(a)(b) NSW Vic. 30 June ‘000 ‘000 1960 3 832 2 857 1970 4 522 3 445 What was the population of Melbourne in 1960? 1,851,000Melbourne, Australia Metro Area Population 1950-2022 Melbourne – Historical Population Data Year Population Growth Rate 1960 1,851,000 3.29% 1959 1,792,000 3.29% […]

The Victorian era was a time of unprecedented demographic increase in Britain. The population rose from 13.9 million in 1831 to 32.5 million in 1901. Two major factors affecting population growth are fertility rates and mortality rates. What happened to the population in the Victorian era? There were unprecedented demographic changes: the population of England […]

The Victorian gold rush was a period in the history of Victoria, Australia approximately between 1851 and the late 1860s. When did the gold rush start and end Australia? The Australian gold rush was a large number of gold discoveries in Australia. Thousands of people came to Australia in the hope of finding a lot […]

45 national parks. Victoria is home to 45 national parks, showcasing the natural wonders of Victoria. Unlike other states, Victoria also has heritage parks, which protect areas of historic significance along with some state parks. The parks are managed by Parks Victoria. What national parks are found in Victoria? Victoria’s best national parks Grampians National […]

Silurian–Devonian limestones are confined to the eastern half of Victoria, with major deposits at Buchan (Rocky Camp), Bindi, Lilydale, Limestone Creek and Tyers River. Where are limestone mostly found? Limestone-Forming Environments Most of them are found in shallow parts of the ocean between 30 degrees north latitude and 30 degrees south latitude. Limestone is forming […]

Reversing a vehicle and the law In an insurance liability setting, the driver who is driving in reverse is automatically deemed to be the at fault driver, regardless of other circumstances (ie: other vehicle illegally parked, forward moving driver moving at speed, etc). Who is at fault in a right turn accident Australia? Most accidents […]