INDEPENDENCE OF VICTORIA
+Source.+--Port Phillip Gazette
In 1844 New South Wales (including the Port Phillip and Moreton Bay
districts) was granted representative government, but the distance
between Sydney and Melbourne and the disproportion of
representatives made it a farce as far as Port Phillip was
concerned. Melbourne proceeded to demonstrate to the British
Government the necessity for Separation. Victoria was established
as a separate colony in 1851.
_Jan. 3rd, 1848._ The Separation Despatch.--To such writers as cannot
comprehend the policy of the Russell administration, it is common to
decry everything which they have attempted, as stupid and impracticable;
but we, who deem ourselves wiser in our generation, view their conduct
in a very different light, and give them credit for no ordinary talent;
great energy, and more perseverance in our affairs, than can be, under
existing circumstances, ascribed to any Ministry in our day.
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