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Prison hulks
In Victoria's early days of penal reform, the vilest criminals faced the most fearsome punishment – the prison hulk.
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Essay limits
Specific instructions in essay questions set limits for your work - what you need to include and what you can leave out.
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Form an argument
Every good essay needs an argument - the message your reader remembers long after they've finished reading.
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Population
Melbourne's population in the 1800s reflected the city's growth as a bustling metropolis.
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Law & order
Most observers were surprised that such a large population - most of them armed - were so well-behaved.
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The rush to enlist
Australian men answered the call to war with a sense of adventure, duty and enthusiasm.
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The squattocracy
The rise and rise of the squatter provided the basis for much of Victoria's wealth prior to the gold rushes.
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Land speculation
In the 1830s, an influx of newcomers saw Melbourne flourish, and begin to resemble the metropolis we know today.
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Early exploration into Port Phillip
Victoria’s early explorers left a permanent mark on the landscape.
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James Stephens
In 1856, Welshman James Stephens had an idea that would change the lives of Victorian workers forever.