How was James Ruse involved in Early Australia?

Answer 1

James Ruse came to Australia in 1788. A Cornish farmer who was convicted of burglary at the age of 22, he was transported in the First Fleet to Australia, travelling on the ship 'Scarborough'.

Answer 2

James Ruse was a British Convict who was caught stealing 2 silver watches and sentenced to 7 years transportation to Australia, after a year of being in Australia his sentence had expired and he applied for a land grant from governor Phillipa which was given along with the promise to give extra land and supplies if he was able to sustain him and his family as a farmer. He succesfully achieved this but his harvest was not enough for the colony but provided enough seed for a succesfull harvest next season. He contributed to early Australia by increasing self sustainability among the colony and was known as the first ex-convict in Australia to seek a grant, and produce a successful harvest.

Answer 3

He was a Cornish farmer, who convicted of breaking and entering was transported to Australia aboard the First Fleet. He pioneered farming in Australia, and proved it was possible for the colony to be self-sufficient.

Answer 4

James Ruse was a convict who was transported to Australia in the First Foeet in 1788. A Cornish farmer who was convicted of burglary at the age of 22, he arrived on the ship 'Scarborough'.