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This is from a map I spotted for sale. There are some interesting names on that map of NSW. Names like Yarra, and Melbourne to say the least.
I obviously missed that bit of Australian history where Victoria must have been created by slicing off a bit of NSW.
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The land mass was known as Colony of New South Wales prior to the formation of the states... One source:
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-.../australia-day
But this one says it was shared with the Dutch
https://dutchaustralianculturalcentr...rom1644-1824/#
Not an expert :)
"Australia, once known as New South Wales," is a relevant quotation and the reason for what seemed to be a strange title on the map.
I love the maps in the second link.