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Lieutenant James Cook (not yet a captain when he charted the east coast of Australia) did not name the continent, but just the eastern coastline. He gave it the name of New South Wales as he took possession "of the whole eastern coast, from latitude 38 degrees S to this place, latitude 10.5 degrees S, in right of His Majesty King George the Third".
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Why did Captain cook choose to stay in Western Australia?
Captain Cook never went anywhere near Western Australia.
Was Captain Cook the first governor of Australia?
No. Captain James Cook died nine years before Australia was colonised.
Did captain cook use desalination on his voyage to Australia?
did captain cook use desalization
Why did Captain Cook settle in Australia?
James Cook never settled in Australia. He was sent to explore whether there really was a great southern continent, but he never settled in Australia.
Who conquered Australia?
Captain James Cook conquered australia.
How did Captain Cook get to Australia?
James Cook was in command of HMS Bark Endeavour when he sailed to Australia.
What famous places of Australia did captain cook name?
Cook strait
Why did captain Cook sail to Australia?
Because he wanted to own Australia
What side of Australia did Captain James cook discover?
James Cook charted the east coast of Australia.
Why is captain James Cook remebered?
Captain James Cook is remembered because he discovered Australia on the first fleet
Did Captain Cook bring foxes?
No. Foxes were not brought into Australia until the 1860s. Captain Cook died in 1779.
Which country did Captain Cook claim Australia for?
Captain Cook claimed Australia for Great Britain in 1770
