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The area where Mildura is now located was first discovered by Captain Charles Sturt in January 1830. Sturt travelled down the Murray River, tracing it to the sea, and reported on the rich, fertile land he noted along its banks. Because the area was so close to the junction of the Murray and Darling Rivers, it was ideal for people wanting to transport goods and supplies upstream and downstream to the larger centres.
Mildura was actually settled in 1847, and only after Major Thomas Mitchell had travelled through western Victoria and reported on what he called "Australia Felix" or "Australia's Happy Land" because it was one of the most fertile regions he had yet seen in Australia.
The first actual European settler in the Mildura district was Frank Jenkin, who swam a mob of cattle across the Murray River from New South Wales, and illegally took up land in the region then called Yerre Yerre. He did not have a licence, so he was forced back into New South Wales by Hugh Jamieson who was the legal licence holder.
Mildura was gazetted as the name for the town on 20 March 1858.
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Who were the original inhabitants of Mildura?
The original inhabitatnts of Mildura were the Aboriginal people, specifically the Paakantyi and Latje Latje tribes.
What were the reasons for the settlement New Jersey colonies?
For relious freedom.
What were the two reasons United states went to war with great Britain?
Two reasons were new taxes and banning of settlement/land claims in the Ohio River Valley territory.
How did the lenape get along with the dutch settlers?
The Lenape didn't really get along with the dutch settlers with their first settlement (Zwaanendael). They did get along for reasons.
Among the many reasons for European settlement was religious freedom. The Pilgrims came to settle in America in an attempt to?
Create a new church based on the church of england
Mildura is in which state of Australia?
Mildura is in Victoria.
What is Mildura famous for and why?
Mildura is most famous for its citrus fruits and grapes.
What region is Mildura in?
Mildura is in northwestern Victoria, in the region known as Sunraysia.
What river runs through Mildura?
The Murray River runs through Mildura.
When did HMAS Mildura end?
HMAS Mildura ended on 1953-09-11.
When was HMAS Mildura created?
HMAS Mildura was created on 1941-07-23.
When was Mildura railway line created?
Mildura railway line was created in 1874.
What is the area of Shire of Mildura?
The area of Shire of Mildura is 10,145 square kilometers.
What is the area of City of Mildura?
The area of City of Mildura is 29.86 square kilometers.
What is the airport code for Mildura Airport?
The airport code for Mildura Airport is MQL.
When was Mildura Country Music Festival created?
Mildura Country Music Festival was created in 1982.
What is the distance between Melbourne to mildura?
Melbourne, Australia to Mildura Victoria Australia is 339 miles.
