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Matthew Flinders did not discover Australia. Australia had already been "discovered" by the Aborigines, followed by Asian traders of trepang (sea slugs), followed by Dutch seaman Willem Jansz in 1606.

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What year did Bass and Flinders circumnavigate?

In 1798, George Bass and Matthew Flinders circumnavigated Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania, Australia's island state) in the sloop Norfolk, proving that it was an island.


Did Matthew Flinders discover Coochiemudlo Island?

Matthew Flinders was the first European to discover Coochiemudlo Island, in Moreton Bay. Captain Cook had previously sailed past the Bay, not realising it was there. Flinders did not name Coochiemudlo, the name for which was taken from the aboriginal word meaning "red earth". Coochie was merely noted as "island number 6" in Flinders' logs, the previous five being Mud, St. Helena, Green, King and Peel, also in Moreton Bay. Flinders landed on Coochie on 19 July 1799, an event that is re-enacted every year on the island.


What year was Victoria found?

Victoria was originally part of New South Wales. The southern coast and Port Phillip Bay were first explored extensively by explorers John Murray and, three months later, Matthew Flinders in 1802.


In which year did explorer Matthew Flinders name Moreton Bay?

Lieutenant James Cook named Morton Bay in 1770, but a misspelling when Cook's logs were published caused it to be changed to Moreton Bay. Cook's Moreton Bay was only the outer region, and he did not sail into the current Moreton Bay.Matthew Flinders renamed Captain Cook's Glass House Bayas Moreton Bay in 1799.


What year did the British arrive in South Australia?

The first English-born person to arrive in South Australia was explorer Matthew Flinders, who did so in 1802. He was the first European to explore the southern coast in detail, investigating possibilities for settlement.The colony of South Australia was proclaimed and settled in 1836. In 1834, British Parliament passed the South Australian Colonisation Act. Adelaide, capital of South Australia, was founded by Colonel Light in 1836. The first settlers, all of whom were free settlers, arrived in 1836, accompanied by Governor John Hindmarsh. South Australia is the only state in Australia not to have been founded by convicts.

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Which year did Matthew Flinders explore?

Matthew Flinders, together with George Bass, explored sections of Australia in 1798 and 1799. Between December 1801 and June 1803, Matthew Flinders also circumnavigated the continent of Australia, charting the entire coastline.


When did Matthew Flinders set sail from England?

Matthew Flinders was an Eighteen year old Midshipman when he set sail from England with Captain William Bligh in the "Providence", in 1792. He sailed to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). He then left England (again) for New South Wales in the "Reliance", in 1795.


What year did Bass and Flinders circumnavigate?

In 1798, George Bass and Matthew Flinders circumnavigated Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania, Australia's island state) in the sloop Norfolk, proving that it was an island.


Did Matthew Flinders discover Coochiemudlo Island?

Matthew Flinders was the first European to discover Coochiemudlo Island, in Moreton Bay. Captain Cook had previously sailed past the Bay, not realising it was there. Flinders did not name Coochiemudlo, the name for which was taken from the aboriginal word meaning "red earth". Coochie was merely noted as "island number 6" in Flinders' logs, the previous five being Mud, St. Helena, Green, King and Peel, also in Moreton Bay. Flinders landed on Coochie on 19 July 1799, an event that is re-enacted every year on the island.


Where did Matthew Flinders arrive at Australia?

Matthew Flinders first came to Australia in 1791 with Captain Bligh aboard the ship Providence, where he came across part of the southeast coast of Tasmania. He learnt a great many of his sailing skills under Bligh's tutelage.


What year Matthew Flinders the Australian explorer get married?

He got married to Ann Chappell in 1801.


What year did the baijini discover australia?

1999


In which year was the name Australia formally adopted?

Flinders first proposed the name "Terra Australis", which became "Australia", the name adopted in 1824.


Why did Matthew Flinders come to Australia?

Inspired by reports from Captain Cook's journeys, and wanting to be a sea adventurer and explorer after reading "Robinson Crusoe", Flinders came to Australia initially as an 18 year old Midshipman with Captain William Bligh in the "Providence", in 1792.


Why did they call Australia Australia?

Sea explorer Matthew Flinders was the one who first proposed the name "Terra Australis", which became "Australia", as a result of his circumnavigation of the continent. He suggested the name in his book "A voyage to Terra Australis", which was published in the year he died, in 1814. The name Australia was adopted in 1824. Prior to this, the continent was known as Terra Australis Incognita, or the Unknown Southern Land.


What African American helped Robert E Peary discover North Pole?

Matthew Henson. -The year was 1909.


What is played at Flinders Park?

Flinders Park, located in Melbourne, Australia, is primarily known for hosting tennis events, particularly the Australian Open, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments. The venue features multiple courts, including the famous Rod Laver Arena. In addition to tennis, Flinders Park may also host other sporting events and activities throughout the year.