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| | The settlement of Melbourne began in 1835 when enterprising colonists declared the area a province separate from New South Wales. Shortly thereafter, Sir Richard Bourke, the governor of New South Wales, issued a proclamation declaring that all aborigines found in this new province (subsequently called Victoria) would be treated as trespassers. In 1842, streets were laid out in preparation for a European 19th century-style city, with wide boulevards and many parks. Five years later, Queen Victoria granted her recognition, and in 1849 the colonial legislature passed an act to incorporate Melbourne as a city. The discovery of gold in Victoria in the 1850’s caused a boom, with 90,000 new citizens arriving in Melbourne every year from 1852-5. This development continued at a slightly slower clip well into the 20th century. Today Melbourne boasts a population of 3.2 million people. |
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