What were some problems the First Fleet faced in New South Wales?

Answer 1

When the First Fleet arrived in botany Bay on 18 January 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip immediately determined that there was insufficient fresh water, an absence of usable timber, poor quality soil and no safe harbour at Botany Bay. The fleet moved north to Port Jackson, arriving on 26 January 1788.

Governor Phillip was a practical man who originally suggested that convicts with experience in farming, building and crafts be included in the First Fleet, but his proposal was rejected. Because of the short-sightedness of the British politicians and authorities, Phillip faced many obstacles in his attempts to establish the new colony. British farming methods, seeds and implements were unsuitable for use in the different climate and soil, and the colony faced near-starvation in its first two years. Phillip also worked to improve understanding with the local Aborigines. The colony finally succeeded in developing a solid foundation, agriculturally and economically, thanks to the perseverance of Captain Arthur Phillip.

Answer 2

After the First Fleet arrived in Port Jackson, the colony of Sydney Cove (later Sydney) was established. The convicts were put to work clearing the land, constructing roads and buildings, and planting crops.

Answer 3

When the First Fleet arrived in Botany Bay on 18 January 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip immediately determined that there was insufficient fresh water, an absence of usable timber, poor quality soil and no safe harbour at Botany Bay. The fleet moved north to Port Jackson, arriving on 26 January 1788.

Governor Phillip was a practical man who originally suggested that convicts with experience in farming, building and crafts be included in the First Fleet, but his proposal was rejected. Because of the short-sightedness of the British politicians and authorities, Phillip faced many obstacles in his attempts to establish the new colony. British farming methods, seeds and implements were unsuitable for use in the different climate and soil, and the colony faced near-starvation in its first two years. Phillip also worked to improve understanding with the local Aborigines.

Answer 4

Once the First Fleet reached New South Wales, there were many problems associated with establishing a colony in a new and unfamiliar land.

Captain Arthur Phillip, the first Governor, was a practical man who suggested that convicts with experience in farming, building and crafts be included in the First Fleet, but the British authorities rejected his proposal. Because of this, he faced many problems as he tried to establish the new colony.

One of the major problems was that British farming methods, seeds and implements were unsuitable for use in the different climate and soil. The farming implements broke easily in the tough soil of the colony. Many of the seeds had gone mouldy in the humidity or been eaten by rats and mice during the eight-month journey. Also, the convicts weren't prepared to work in the excessive Australian heat and humidity, often downing tools and flatly refusing to work, despite the threats of punishment.

As a result, the main problem was that the colony faced near-starvation in its first two years. The colonists were poorly equipped for the task of settling a new land with an unfamiliar climate. Starvation was averted when, in December 1790, twenty-five bushels of barley were successfully harvested. By the time the 3rd Fleet arrived, they brought enough provisions and more suitable equipment and seeds to help the colony to succeed agriculturally.

Phillip was also on the lookout for more land. He led several exploration parties in search of new land which could be settled and farmed. However, the further they explored, the more they encountered Aborigines. As the Europeans spread out, hostility between the two groups was inevitable.

The colony finally succeeded in developing a solid foundation, agriculturally and economically, thanks to the perseverance of Captain Arthur Phillip.

Answer 5

After the First Fleet of convicts arrived in Australia, they were immediately set to work establishing buildings and roads necessary for the new colony. The convicts literally built the colony. They constructed the buildings, roads and bridges and quarried the stone for building as well as cutting down the trees. They established the first farms and crops, and tended the livestock.

Answer 6

After the First Fleet arrived in Port Jackson, the British flag was raised, and Captain Arthur Phillip proclaimed that all of eastern Australia, as well as Tasmania, was now British territory. Then the work began of establishing a settlement.

The convicts were immediately put to work building the colony. They constructed the buildings, roads and bridges and quarried the stone for building as well as cutting down the trees. They established the first farms and crops, and tended the livestock.

Some convicts were assigned as servants or tradesmen to free settlers. Other, educated convicts were given work that suited their education; for example, one of Australia's most famous convicts was the architect Francis Greenway.

Answer 7

A rocky coastline with a deep harbour.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

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