On this day in 1859, Queen Victoria gave her permission to become a State.
From Wikipedia:
Moves towards statehood began with a public meeting in 1851 to considerseparation of Queensland from New South Wales.
As the push for separation gained momentum, Queen Victoria was approached to consider establishing a separate colony based at Moreton Bay.
The Queen gave her approval and signed the Letters Patent on 6 June 1859.
On the same day an Order-in-Council gaveQueensland its own Constitution. Queensland became a self-governing colony with its own Governor, a nominated Legislative Council and an elected Legislative Assembly.
Now 6 June is celebrated by Queenslanders as the day when the new colony of Queensland was established.
With the word 'Separation' painted on its hull, the ship Clarence sailed into Brisbaneon 10 July 1859, to be greeted by a jubilant crowd eagerly awaiting the news of separation. Clarence was welcomed with a 14-gun salute, a 'blue light' display andfireworks.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queensland_Day
Pity it's not a public holiday!
