Portal:Australia/Anniversaries/March/March 17

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The "Springs" that gave the town its name – Alice Springs

1826 – Bushranger Matthew Brady is captured by John Batman near Launceston.
1853 – The last major St Kilda Road robbery occurs during the Victorian gold rush.
1870 – John Ross discovers and names the Alice Springs while exploring the route for the Australian Overland Telegraph Line.

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