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Great Britain first used Australia in the same way it used North America - as a dumping ground for excess prisoners: in other words, Australia was originally established as a penal colony for British convicts. When the North American colonies refused to accept any more prisoners, the great continent in the Southern Hemisphere had considerable appeal as a prison from which convicts were unlikely to return.
There were also many resources in Australia which the British hoped to utilise, as well as the continent being in a prime strategic position for defensive purposes in the South Pacific.
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Was Australia an ally to Great Britain?
Easy answer, Yes. Australia and Britain were/are allies as Britain was once seen as a "Mother Country" and promised to always help Australia if they were ever introuble, as did Australia for Britain.
How and why did Australia lose Britain as an ally?
Australia has not lost Britain as an ally.
What is the season in Australia when it is autumn in Britain?
When it is Autumn in Britain it is Spring in Australia.
When was Britain-Australia Society created?
Britain-Australia Society was created in 1971.
Were Britain a loyal ally to Australia?
No . . . Australia is a loyal ally to Great Britain.
What country once ruled Australia?
Australia was once a colony of Great Britain.
Is Britain in Australia?
No
Did the platypus get shipped from Britain to Australia?
No. The platypus is native to Australia. There have never been platypuses in Britain.
Is Great Britain close to Australia?
Not at all. Great Britain is in the northern hemisphere. Australia is in the southern hemisphere.
Did Australia belong to a differant country?
Britain did own Australia
Was Australia allianced with Britain in world war 1?
Yes. As a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations, Australia was bound to join the war when Britain did and on Britain's side.
Why did Australia take over Britain?
Australia did not take over Britain. Britain actually took over Australia originally and formed colonies on that continent. Later, the Australian people moved away from British rule.
