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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. (-5[1])After the murder of James Scobie, Peter Lalor led a movement in this state that began after dissatisfaction with an increased license fee. (-5[2])After this state’s Red Ribbon Rebellion, the (*) Ballarat Reform League (-5[1])was founded. Batmania was a name almost given to the capital of this non-U.S. state, which was nicknamed “Marvelous” after an 1850s event. Ned Kelly fought (-5[1])police in this state, (-5[2])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]0[1])■END■ (10[1]0[4])

ANSWER: Victoria
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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
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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

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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Jack RadoCOlumbia Bjhu44-5
Connor MayersUMD ACornell A67-5
Jerry VinokurovJohn Jay ANYU67-5
Cooper RohColumbia ACornell B77-5
Munir SiddiquiUMD BRIT103-5
Ethan AbelevJHU BPitt107-5
Ben RotkoSwarthmoreRutgers107-5
Sinecio MoralesjhuCOlumbia B1300
Sarod NoriCornell AUMD A13010
Nathan ZhangCornell BColumbia A1310
Owen MimnoNYUJohn Jay A1310
Danny PeelenPittJHU B1310
Cade ReinbergerRITUMD B1310
Lexi TermanRutgersSwarthmore13110