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Sorrento
Victoria's first settlement was in 1803, in Sorrento. 30 years before the founding of Melbourne.
It was here in Sorrento that Victoria's first European settlement was established.
The settlement was short lived due to the lack of fresh water.
Sullivans Bay was the site of the first courthouse, first public hospital, first postal service, and the first government printing office.
The first wedding, christening and funeral service were also held at Sullivan's Bay as it was the home of a camp of soldiers and convicts.
In 1835, the Tasmanian founders of Victoria bought their flocks across Bass Strait in search of new pastures, when they were greeted by a 'wild white man' William Buckley... convict and escapee from the original Sullivans Bay
Settlement.
Buckley had been living with Aboriginal friends and families in the western area of Port Phillip.
Sorrento's rise to fame as a seaside escape for Melbourne's rich and famous came about in the 1870's. |
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| Pros: | "Beautiful seaside town, great place for a bit of R & R.." | | Cons: | "Can be expensive..." | | In A Nutshell: | "Great place to visit.. and spoil yourself a bit.." |
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globetrott Wed Jun 28, 2006 13:45 UTC
HaHa , I was expecting the italian Sorrento ... - but it looks nice there, and swimming with the Dolphins certainly is also great fun ! | Kate-Me Tue Jan 18, 2005 01:21 UTC
Beautiful pics! Going to Sorrento & the peninsula soon....can't wait! Great tips too. Love the Dolphins & seal pics. | dr.firas Fri Oct 1, 2004 11:50 UTC
It's Fantastic! I know you're not finished yet! But I was Enthusiastic to have a look! I'll visit it again! Go for it Susie Lee!:-)) | olja1234 Sat May 29, 2004 12:27 UTC
The place looks me so familiar. I think I was there when visit Australia. Thanks Susie! |
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