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In 1770 James Cook claimed the whole of the easternseaboard of the continent, naming it New South Wales. The Western half of the continent was still named New Holland (the original designation by the Dutch), remaining unclaimed by the British until 1826, when Edmund Lockyer made an official claim on Britain's behalf.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoAustralia was originally a British penal colony, which meant that prisoners were sent there to serve sentences of 7 years, 14 years or "the term of his natiral life".
Australia was never a single British colony, but rather six separate colonies. These colonies became states which federated in 1901, coming together as the Commonwealth of Australia.
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∙ 13y agoThe first colony in Australia was established by the British on 26 January 1788, with the arrival of the First Fleet.
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When did Grenada become part of the British empire?
Grenada officially became a part of the British empire in 1833. It remained a part of the British Windward Islands Administration until 1958.
How did Maldives become part of the british empire?
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What is the British empire today?
The British Empire no longer exists. However, there are around 50 countries who used to be part of the British Empire but are now independent and choose to remain part of the Commonwealth of Nations. Those countries include Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and many Caribbean countries.
What was not a part of the British empire?
All non British, countries, colonies, territories or protectorates were not part of the British Empire.
Which African member of the present Commonwealth was never part of the British Empire?
Mozambique. Not only was never a part of the British Empire, but has no ties linking it to the British Empire.
Australia was once part of the empire.?
The British Empire
What were the main reasons Australia decided to help Britain in World War 1?
Because Australia was a part of the British Empire. Because Australia was a part of the British Empire
Australia was once part of the?
British Empire
Which empire once controlled America India and Australia?
The British Empire once controlled North America, India and Australia. Many other nations were also part of the British Empire.
How did Australia become part of World War 1?
It was one of the Dominions of the British Empire, and therefore committed to defending the interests of the UK.
When did Belize become part of the British empire?
1862
What was Australia New Zealand Canada in Ireland part of?
The British Empire.
What was Australia New Zealand and Ireland a part of?
They were once all part of the British empire
What was Australia new zealand and Ireland part of?
They were once all part of the British empire
What year did Ghana become part of the British Empire?
Ghana became part of the British Empire in 1900 after the final Ashanti war.
What year did Jamaica become part of the British Empire?
Jamaica became apart of the British empire in 1943.
When did Grenada become part of the British empire?
Grenada officially became a part of the British empire in 1833. It remained a part of the British Windward Islands Administration until 1958.
