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Charles La Trobe, by Sir Francis Grant, 1855

In January 1839 Charles La Trobe was appointed superintendent of the Port Phillip District. In 1851, after Victoria became a colony separate to New South Wales, he was appointed lieutenant-governor of Victoria.

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State Library of Victoria H30870

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