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information for finding out what is going on in Our Melbourne!
Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, surrounds
the shores of Port Phillip Bay. The Central Business District (CBD) is
laid out in a large rectangle and sits on the northern banks of Port Philip
Bay. The city suburbs extend around the Bay each with their own distinct
personality, character, and charm. It is an exciting place to be!
Melbourne was founded in 1834 by a group of free settlers, unlike other
Australian capital cities that originated as penal colonies. The discovery
of gold in central Victoria sealed the growth of Melbourne into a port
city to service the trade growing from this "gold rush." Melbourne
continues to grow, boasting almost 4 million people in 2004.
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