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The first sight the British had of Australia was barren desert. The first British man to come to Australia was William Dampier, who first landed on Western Australia's coast on 4 January 1688. His reports of Australia were decidedly unimpressive, and he even described the indigenous people as the "miserablest people in the world". Dampier felt the land was flat and unwelcoming, and held no promise for future settlement.
This changed after James Cook sighted e eastern coast, which was rich and fertile. Cook saw dense bushland, clear harbours and the prospects for colonisation.
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Why Australia joined the British Empire?
Australia did not 'join' the British Empire, the British was the first westerners who set foot on Australia. They stuck the Union Jack down, and claimed Australia as theirs.
Who was to settle the British colony in Australia?
Governor Arthur Phillip led the First Fleet to Australia, establishing the first British colony in the land.
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.
Where Did The First Settlement Come From?
The first settlement in Western Australia was by the British.
When was the first visit to Australia by the British monarchy?
1876
What country were Australia's first settlers from?
The British put their prisoners there.
Who introduce cricket first time in India british or Australia?
it was the British, when they came to Indian to rule
What was the first law in Australia?
This is a trick question. Australia did not exist until federation in 1901. The Constitution was a law passed by British parliament that allowed the colonies to be governed by a federal government. This is AUSTRALIA'S first law technically. If, however, you speak of when the first fleet arrived and formed the colonies... the answer is that all British law was the first law. The doctrine of reception, after applying the concept of Terra Nullius, meant that British law applied to all colonies and its inhabitants. So, you see, there are two different answers depending upon which history context you refer to.
What sort of money did the British use when they first settled in Australia?
They used the British currency and alcoholic beverages
What year did Catholics migrate to Australia?
from WikiPedia:Catholicism arrived in Australia with the British First Fleet in 1788. The first Australian Catholics were mainly Irish.
Which large city became the first British colony in Australia?
The first British colony in Australia was Sydney. It was not a large city, but a very small settlement originally established as a penal colony at Port Jackson.
Why was south Australia established?
Adelaide was established as Australia's first free settlement. It was established on Australia's southern coast to help strengthen the British claim on Australia.
