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Colonial Melbourne

Why are streets in Melbourne's city named after the British nobility? What happened to convicts who were sent to Port Phillip? And who was Melbourne's real founder? These questions can best be answered by those who were there when the city began.

From a small settlement to one of the world's most liveable cities – Melbourne has come a long way, as these stories from early settlers show.




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