Melbourne: Right or wrong? What you can do
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Still marvellous after 185 years
Celebrating our city's birthday together
Unstoppable: Even in iso, we'll celebrate this 30 August.
'We welcome the renewed conversation about Melbourne's history'
Melbourne's story is again making headlines. But has it really ever stopped?
Debate about how our city started has continued since... well, since the Enterprize bumped into a small Yarra waterfall 185 years ago this 30 August.
What you can do
Seize the run up to Melbourne Day to visit our website and learn about what happened, or brush up on your knowledge, as we work on how best to mark the 185th anniversary — contingent on coronavirus social-distancing rules.
Birthday celebrations — stay tuned
"We welcome the renewed conversation about Melbourne's history, its founding and those who shaped our city's story," says Melbourne Day Chairman Campbell Walker.
"Melbourne Day Committee was set up to establish the facts of Melbourne’s founding, celebrate its anniversaries, engage the community and promote awareness of Victorian history, especially in schools."
"As State Government restrictions hopefully start to ease ahead of 30 August, we will continue working on how to celebrate. Stay tuned for details."
Junior Lord Mayor competition call for entries
Who will win the gold chains?
Lording it over Melbourne: Reigning Junior Lord Mayor Sophie Peters with
Lord Mayor Sally Capp.
'Teachers, urge your students to enter'
It's free and open to Victorian students in Grades 4, 5 and 6 (or aged 9 to 13).
Now in its eighth year thanks to partner 13cabs, the competition aims to raise awareness about Melbourne and our city's Aboriginal history and culture — and instil civic pride by highlighting our journey since being founded on 30 August 1835.
"It's the top competition for students in Grades 4 to 6," says Melbourne Day chairman Campbell Walker.
"A record number of entries were submitted last year. Teachers and parents, urge students to enter — let's beat last year!"
From five finalists, an overall winner is chosen.
His or Her Worship gets to rock mayoral robes and gold chains, add 2020 Junior Lord Mayor of Melbourne to their resume, perform official and fun duties with Lord Mayor Sally Capp, march in the Moomba Parade and more!
Coronavirus advisory: If State Government distancing restrictions prevent in-person judging, judging will be held via video conferencing as best as possible, with details arranged with finalists.
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