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It should not be moved. Australia day is on the 26th of January because that is the date in 1788 that the First fleet, under the command of Captain (later to become Admiral) Arthur Phillip, landed at Port Jackson. However, you can see why the Aborigines have labeled this "Invasion Day"
The nation of Australia was born on January 1st, 1901. This inauguration date was legally and constitutionally proclaimed 'in writing' by Queen Victoria on 17 September, 1900. This is our true birthday as a nation.
In 1788, there was no such thing as Australia. The British claimed the eastern half of the continent of New Holland, but only to the 135th degree of east longitude. In other words, people living west of that longitude today in S.A., W.A. & the N.T. were in no mans land in 1788. In 1788 the British were establishing a penal colony not a nation.
The inaugural celebrations of our new nation began on December 31, 1900, and so they should in the future when Australians finally will celebrate their nationhood on its correct day - January 1st.
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When did Australia become a democratic nation?
1901 first of January
What happened in 1901?
On 1 January 1901, the states of Australia joined at federation to become the Commonwealth of Australia. Australia appointed (and later elected) its first Prime Minister, and the Australian constitution came into effect.
When did Henry Parkes first suggest Australia should become one nation?
At approximately 1842
What was the year when convicts first came to Australia?
Convicts first arrived in Australia in January 1788.
When did the federation happen?
On the 1st January 1901, the Colonies of Australia were united in federation to become the states of the Commonwealth of Australia. The ceremoney took place at the kiosk in Sydney's Centenial Park. Also on this day Sir Edmund Barton was sworn in as Australia's first Prime Minister and the Earl of Hopetoun was appointed by Queen Victoria as Australia's first Governer-General
When did the first fleet arrive in Australia from Britain carrying prisoners?
The First Fleet arrived in Australia on 26 January 1788.
When were cattle first introduced to Australia?
Cattle were first introduced with the First Fleet in January 1788.
What is the significance of Australia day and why is it held on the 26th of January?
26th January 1788 first fleet of convicts arrived in Australia...it is an Anniversary of our ancestors arriving in the country
When was federation achieved in Australia?
Australia's federation occurred on 1 January 1901.Prior to 1901, Australia was made up of six self-governing colonies; New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania. On 1 January 1901, federation of the colonies was achieved and the Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed. Australia's first Governor-General, John Hope, made the proclamation at Centennial Park in Sydney. Australia's first Prime Minister was Edmund Barton.
What was the date that the first immigrants came to Australia?
The first official settlers or "immigrants" to Australia arrive in Sydney Cove on 26 January 1788.
When did Australia become a Dominion?
Australia became imperialized and colonized in 1788. On January 26, 1788, the first settlement in New South Wales was started by Captain Arthur Phillip and this date later became Australia Day.
Who was the first British man to come to Australia?
The first British man to come to Australia was William Dampier, who first landed on Western Australia's coast on 4 January 1688.Many people believe James Cook was the first Englishman to come to Australia. He was not.
