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What was the first British settlement in western Australia?
Albany, on the southwest coast of Western Australia, was the site of the first British settlement in Western Australia. It was established by Edmund Lockyer, who led an expedition to formally claim Western Australia for Britain after it had been claimed as British possession in 1791, by George Vancouver. He established a military base at King Georges Sound which originally bore the name of Frederick's Town: it was later renamed Albany.
In which state is the mighty fitzroy river which flows into king sound?
western Australia
Where in Australia did the HMS Beagle go ashore?
The HMS Beagle made landfall in Australia at King George Sound in Western Australia in 1826.
Where was the first European settlement in Western Australia?
Edmund Lockyer was the one who led an expedition to formally claim Western Australia for Britain (It had been claimed as British possession in 1791, by George Vancouver). He established a military base at King Georges Sound which originally bore the name of Frederick's Town: it was later renamed Albany. Thus, Albany was the site of the first European settlement in Western Australia.
Who was at western Australia in 1688?
William Dampier. On 4 January 1688, his ship the 'Cygnet' was beached on the northwest coast of Australia, at King Sound near Buccaneer Archipelago on the north-west coast of Australia.
How long is the Fitzroy River?
There are two Fitzroy Rivers in Australia. The Fitzroy River in the Kimberley region of Western Australia is the longest river in Western Australia. It is around 750 kilometres long. It begins at the King Leopold and Mueller Ranges and flows into King Sound, which is just south of Derby. The Fitzroy River near Rockhampton in Queensland, is the largest river in Australia, apart from the Murray. Together with its minor tributaries, it is 745 kilometres in length, but with all its tributaries, it is 4,880 kilometres in length. Its catchment areas is 145000 square kilometres, which is almost the size of England.
Who founded Western Australia and when?
Edmund Lockyer was the one who led an expedition to formally claim Western Australia for Britain in 1826 (it had been claimed as British possession in 1791, by George Vancouver). He established a military base at King Georges Sound which originally bore the name of Frederick's Town: it was later renamed Albany. Thus, Albany was the site of the first European settlement in Western Australia. In 1829, Captain Charles Fremantle was sent to take formal possession of the remainder of New Holland which had not already been claimed for Britain under the territory of New South Wales. This was so that the French could not make a claim on the land. On 2 May 1829, Captain Fremantle raised the Union Jack on the south head of the Swan River, thus claiming the territory for Britain. The colony of Western Australia was proclaimed on 8 June 1829, and two months later, Perth was also founded.
Why was Western Australia settled?
People settled in Western Australia primarily because the British felt it was necessary to establish their claim on the remainder of Australia (in addition to the eastern half) and the only way they could do this was to formally establish settlements in the west. Edmund Lockyer was the one who led an expedition to formally claim Western Australia for Britain in 1826 (it had been claimed as British possession in 1791, by George Vancouver). He established a military base at King Georges Sound which originally bore the name of Frederick's Town: it was later renamed Albany. Thus, Albany was the site of the first European settlement in Western Australia. In 1829, Captain Charles Fremantle was sent to take formal possession of the remainder of New Holland which had not already been claimed for Britain under the territory of New South Wales. This was so that the French could not make a claim on the land. On 2 May 1829, Captain Fremantle raised the Union Jack on the south head of the Swan River, thus claiming the territory for Britain. The colony of Western Australia was proclaimed on 8 June 1829, and two months later, Perth was also founded.
Name of the River in north western Australia that flows into King Sound?
The main one is the Fitzroy River, but the Fraser, May, and Meda Rivers also run into it.
Which town starting with A is on the shores of King George Sound in southern WA?
Albany is a town starting with 'A' on the shores of King George's Sound.
Why does Australia and New Zealand have the same accent?
They do not have the same accent - I can certainly tell the difference. Here in western Canada there are many Aussies and Kiwis and they sound quite different.
Where did Edward John Eyre travel to and from?
Eyre's major journey was between Streaky Bay, on the western coast of the Eyre Peninsula, and Albany, or King George's Sound, in Western Australia. Eyre was the first to travel across the Nullarbor Plain.
