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The Convincing Ground Massacre took place in this modern state as part of a war that pitted a people group led by Tarrarer against Foster Fyans, the Eumeralla Wars. Bill Skillion and Bricky Williamson were arrested in this state after the shooting of Alexander Fitzpatrick. After the murder of James Scobie, Peter Lalor led a movement in this state that began after dissatisfaction with an increased license fee. After this state’s Red Ribbon Rebellion, the (*) Ballarat Reform League was founded. (-5[2])Batmania was a name almost (10[1])given to the capital (10[1])of this non-U.S. state, which was nicknamed “Marvelous” after an 1850s event. Ned Kelly fought police in this state, where Chinese miners flocked during an event which included the Eureka Rebellion. For 10 points, name this Australian state whose capital is Melbourne. (10[1])■END■ (0[1])

ANSWER: Victoria
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Erik ChristensenLibrary of Babel School of Continuing StudiesWaterloo Hatsune79-5
Gareth ThorlaksonToronto WearyToronto Joy79-5
Ian ChowLa Clique du ChateauWaterloo Miku8410
Franklin WuToronto RoflMixed-Affiliated Contingency, Off the Team & Absent: Wong, Adrian8810
Sarah KhanToronto JoyToronto Weary13010
Prabhjot ChopraWaterloo HatsuneLibrary of Babel School of Continuing Studies1310

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2023 Penn Bowl (Harvard)10/21/2023Y367%0%33%131.00
2023 Penn Bowl (Mainsite)10/21/2023Y729%0%100%130.50
2023 Penn Bowl (Norcal)10/28/2023Y250%0%100%131.00
2023 Penn Bowl (South Central)10/28/2023Y3100%0%33%99.33
2023 Penn Bowl (UK)10/28/2023Y580%0%60%105.50
2023 Penn Bowl @ Waterloo10/28/2023Y475%0%50%100.67
2023 Penn Bowl @ UNC10/28/2023Y3100%0%33%130.33
2023 Penn Bowl @ FSU10/28/2023Y1100%0%100%131.00