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Was governor Arthur Phillip a hard man?
Governor Arthur Phillip had to be hard to a certain degree, in order to maintain order in the convict colony. However, he was a fair and just man, who did not deal out punishment unnecessarily, and he was as compassionate as he could be to the people under his care. Fewer convicts were lost on the First Fleet under Phillip than were lost on the second and third fleets.
Where did the first European settled?
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Who is Governor Hunter he sponsored george Bass?
Governor John Hunter was born on 29 August 1737 at Leith, Scotland. He was second captain of the vessel under Governor Arthur Phillip in the First Fleet to Australia. He became Governor of New South Wales from 1795 to 1800.
What are the release dates for Under Convict's Stripes - 1912?
Under Convict's Stripes - 1912 was released on: USA: 4 February 1912
Who was the commander of the first fleet?
Captain Arthur Phillip commanded the First Fleet. He was a naval officer who, in October 1786, was appointed Governor-designate of the proposed British penal colony of New South Wales.
Where did Captain Arthur Phillip dock first?
After setting sail on 13 May 1787, the first port of call for the First Fleet, under the command of Captain Arthur Phillip, was Tenerife. On 3 June 1787, the fleet arrived at Santa Cruz, Tenerife in the Canary Islands, to take on board fresh water, vegetables and meat. Phillip and the chief officers were entertained by the local governor, while one convict tried unsuccessfully to escape. If the question refers to where Phillip first docked in Australia: Captain Arthur Phillip first landed at Botany Bay, which was the site recommended for settlement by James Cook and Sir Joseph Banks. However, discovering there was a lack of fresh water or suitable trees to use for timber, the soil was poor quality and the harbour inadequate, Phillip moved the First Fleet on to Port Jackson.
Who designed Australia's first lighthouse?
Australia's first lighthouse is the Macquarie lighthouse, situated on Sydney Harbour's southern side, and constructed in 1818. It was designed by ex-convict architect Francis Greenway, under the command of Governor Macquarie.
What was governor Phillips attitude to the aboriginal people?
Governor Phillip was interested in learning about the indigenous people of Australia, because he respected them for their skills, so he sought ways to communicate with them. Under orders from England, he captured several Aborigines, the most well-known of whom was Bennelong. His motives were honourable but his actions were terribly misguided.
What is legaslative?
legislative is the man in the state of Texas right under the governor or the Lt. Governor
What was the pardon for the first fleet?
A Free pardon was when a convict in any of the early settlements (not just the First Fleet) was completely cleared of his or her sentence. Free pardons were based on a convict's record while they were still sentenced. The first step was a ticket of leave, which allowed convicts to work in a trade of their own choice, but to still be accountable to the Governor. A free pardon was awarded after a convict had shown himself or herself to be trustworthy and reliable. There was no special time frame under which it could be given.
Who became governor under the course of acts?
Ronald Reagan became governor. This was under the course of acts.
When was Australia found by Captain Arthur Phillip?
Australia was found by lieutenant James Cook not Captain Arthur Phillip when regarding discovery by Europeans related to the settlement of Australia as we know it today.Actually, Australia was found by neither James Cook nor Captain Arthur Phillip. See the related question for who really discovered Australia.Captain Arthur Phillip founded i.e. established the first settlemetn in Australia on 26 January 1788.
