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When did Captain Cook discover or claim Australia as a British colony?
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James Cook was not a captain, but a lieutenant, when he claimed the eastern coast of Australia. He did not discover the continent, as there were many other explorers who came to the land first. He claimed the eastern coast, excluding Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania), in August 1770.
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Who governed the first colony in Australia?
Captain Arthur Phillip
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 began the country of Australia?
The British Colony's
What was Australia like under the british colony?
hard
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.
What type of colony did Britain establish in Australia?
Australia was originally a penal colony. This means that British convicts were shipped off to Australia to serve their sentences.
Which large city became the first British colony in Australia in 1788?
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.
What country once ruled Australia?
Australia was once a colony of Great Britain.
What is the largest former british colony south of the equator?
Australia is the largest former British colony south of the equator. It gained independence from Britain in 1901 and is now a sovereign nation.
What type of people were the first British to colonize Australia?
Australia was colonised by British prisoners. The British government sent a fleet of convicts and officers, under the command of Captain Arthur Phillip, to colonise the land that James Cook had named and claimed as "New South Wales".
Which of the British colonies is the best to live in Canada Australia etc?
Of the two British colonies, Canada is the best British colony to live compared to Australia.
Who captained the first fleet to australia?
The Captain of the First Fleet was Arthur Phillip.
