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New South Wales was named and claimed for Great Britain by James Cook in 1770.
It was founded, or settled, with the arrival of the First Fleet on 26 January 1788.
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∙ 9y agoNew South Wales, like all the states of Australia, became a state at Federation, which occurred on 1 January 1901. Prior to this, it was still, theoretically, a colony.
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∙ 13y agoNew South Wales was named and claimed by James Cook in 1770, but it was not actually settled (established) until 1788.
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∙ 9y agoAll of Australia's states, including New South Wales, only achieved statehood when the six colonies federated on 1 January 1901, each becoming a state instead of a colony.
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What is the state mammal of New South Wales?
The state mammal of New South Wales is the platypus.
What is the government of new south Wales?
The Government of New South Wales is the government that governs that state of New South Wales. The state parliament of the NSW Government is in the city of Sydney which is the capital city of the state of New South Wales in Australia.
Is New South Wales in Russia?
No. New South Wales is a state in Australia.
Is New South Wales a suburb?
No. New South Wales is a state of Australia, not a suburb.
What is the New South Wales slogan?
The slogan of New South Wales is "First State".
When was State Library of New South Wales created?
State Library of New South Wales was created in 1826.
What is the state of New south Wales known as?
The state of New South Wales or NSW known as the most populous state of Australia.
What are some advantages about New South Wales being a country?
New South Wales is not a country. New South Wales is a state in the country of Australia.
Is the New South Wales in the US?
No. New South Wales is a state in Australia's eastern half.
How many countries are in new south wales?
There are no countries in New South Wales. It is a state in Australia.
What state borders New South Wales directly to the south?
Victoria borders New South Wales directly to the south.
When was New South Wales State Basketball League created?
New South Wales State Basketball League was created in 1985.
