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Melbourne Quiz
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Question | Answer |
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How many aboriginal people were left after 50 years | 1000 |
How many Aboriginal people were left in Victoria after 25 years | 2000 |
Describe the expedition of John Murray and Matthew Flinders | They explored the Port Phillip bay and both thought that the surrounding land looked suitable for farming. |
What was the name of the hill where they enjoyed extraordinary views | Batman's Hill |
Where have stone tools been found | Bundoora park. Mt William east of Kyneton |
How did Melbourne get its name | It was named after the British prime minister ‘Lord Melbourne’ |
When was gold first discovered in Victoria | 1851 |
Who Visited Melbourne in 1954 | Queen Elizabeth |
How long did Melbourne remain the capital of Australia | 27 years |
Whose house can be seen next to the Botanic Gardens in Melbourne | superindependent La Trobe |
How did the streets get their names | they were named by governor Bourke |
Who owned the land where the city of Melbourne is now | The wurundjeri tribe |
What was the other tribe south east of this one | Bunurong Tribe |
What was discovered at the site at Keilor | Archaeologists discovered the bones of giant Wombats and Kangaroos which are at least 38,000 yrs old |