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The first Germans to come to Australia were immigrants in 1838 who were escaping the persecution of King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia. The Prussian king wanted them to join the state church rather than to carry on their own religion. South Australia had recently been established as a free settlement, and it provided the perfect opportunity for these German-Prussians Seeking a land where they could practise their religion in freedom.
Thanks to a wealthy Scottish businessman and chairman of the South Australian Company, George Fife Angas, a deal was struck by Pastor August Kavel to start a new Lutheran settlement in South Australia. The first group of Lutherans arrived on the ship 'Bengalee' in November 1838, followed two days later by the main group on the 'Prince George'. They first settled at the town of Klemzig. Many more ships followed over the next three years.
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∙ 15y agoThe first group of 21 German Lutherans arrived on the ship 'Bengalee' on 18 November 1838, followed two days later by the main group on the 'Prince George'. They first settled at the town of Klemzig. Many more Germans have continued to migrate to Australia since those first early days.
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∙ 12y agoThe first group of 21 German settlers arrived on the ship 'Bengalee' on 18 November 1838, followed two days later by the main group on the 'Prince George'. They first settled at the town of Klemzig. Many more ships followed over the next three years.
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∙ 16y agoThe main groups of German immigrants started with Kavel's group in 1838, and continued regularly from there. See the Web Link to the left for information.
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∙ 10y agoGermany has never invaded Australia.
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Who as Minister for Immigration in the Chifley Government was largely responsible for Australia's post-war immigration program?
Arthur Calwell
Why did immigration change in Australia?
Because Australians eat cheese
What is the name of the policy in Australia that promoted immigration from Europe and North America at the expense of other groups?
White Australia Policy
What other cultures are in Australia?
Australia has all of the worlds cultures, as we are extremely pro-immigration, we have most if not all the cultures from the world in our country
What was the German and Irish immigration to the south Discouraged by?
Competition with slave labor prevented most German and Irish immigration to the South. The cost of fertile land was also very high, and Europeans did not know how to grow cotton.
What level of government is responsible for managing australia's immigration levels?
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship is responsible for managing Australia's immigration levels.
How do people in Australia come from Germany?
Australians of German descent date to early nineteenth century immigration by Old Lutherans to escape religious persecution in Germany. The first German settlement, Klemzig, was founded on the outskirts of Adelaide in southeastern Australia, in 1838.
Interview immigration Australia?
To prepare for the interview immigration to Australia you have to prepare all your personal document and you must be ready to answer the question asked.
Who were the immigrants in the second wave of immigration?
the anwnser was Irish and German
What is the German word for Australia?
"Australia" is called "Australien" in German.
Where did the German immigration group come from?
Germany :-D
What services are offered on the website Live in Australia?
This website provides Immigration Assistance to those who wish to move to Australia. Their services range from advising on a immigration issues to the process itself.
How would you find immigration agency's for Australia in the US?
Try the Austrailian governments Department of Immigration and Citizenship website.
Who as Minister for Immigration in the Chifley Government was largely responsible for Australia's post-war immigration program?
Arthur Calwell
Where did German immigration 1865-1900 settle?
in seattle,washington
What were immigrants in the second wave of immigration?
Irish & German -Apex (:
Many immigrants in the second wave of immigration?
Irish and german
