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∙ 11y agoAustralia 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".
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∙ 13y agoThe first British settlement was founded with the First Fleet's arrival in Port Jackson on 26 January 1788.
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∙ 13y agoThe first British people to move to Australia were the convicts, marines and officers of the First Fleet.
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Why did the British people move to Australia?
Britain originally used Australia as a penal colony, aka a giant prison, and sent many criminals there. No British people actually moved there at the beginning for a better life or anything. Even though some actually moved out there to visit family members in that prison.
Why did deer come to Australia?
The first species of deer to be introduced into Australia was the chital (Indian spotted deer). It came to Australia in the early 1800s, brought by Dr. John Harris, surgeon to the New South Wales Corps, who sought to establish these animals in the farming industry. 400 chital were brought to Australia from Sri Lanka and India, but they did not survive. However, the move motivated others to also attempt deer farming for meat.
Why did british decide to move south?
to train
What caused the British to want to move west?
The British wanted to move west because they wanted to use the land that they won from the French after the French and Indian War.
Who fired the first shot of the American Revolution?
The british fired the first shot at the americans.
Where did the british first move Acadians after exile from acadia?
To France as a whole group
Can I move to Australia and marry my fiance' if she resides in Australia and I am a British citizen?
Of course you can. You may need a visa.
Did people move to Australia in 1788 and 1850 against their will?
Yes, at this time Australia was a British penal colony. Britain shipped convicts/criminals to Australia.
Did Snoop Dog move to Australia?
No. They won't let him enter on account of all of the problems he had with British Airlines... Nikka. No. They won't let him enter on account of all of the problems he had with British Airlines... Nikka.
What will happen if the british move out from northern Ireland?
What would happen if any one particular nationality moved out of a country....? British people have been living in what is now Northern Ireland for centuries - where would they move out to...? that is like asking where would all the white people in Australia move out to....or where would all the African-Americans move out of the USA to...? in short - it will never happen.
Why did the British people move to Australia?
Britain originally used Australia as a penal colony, aka a giant prison, and sent many criminals there. No British people actually moved there at the beginning for a better life or anything. Even though some actually moved out there to visit family members in that prison.
Why did British move to America in 1902?
Which british?
Why did goats move to Australia?
Goats did not move to Australia as Australia is an island and goats are not very good swimmers. People bought goats to Australia either by boat or plane to breed them for their meat, milk and fibre.
When does the other half of people that were on the plane get to meet the others who survived the plane crash in LOST?
There are two groups in the TV LOST. The first group is on the beach, then they move to the caves. The second group meets the first group in season 2 episode 8.
When did Fiona wood move from the UK?
Fiona Wood moved to Perth, Australia in 1987 with her husband, Tony Keirath and her first two children. She completed the rest of her plastic surgery training in Australia.
When did Victor Chang move to Australia?
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When did Stan walker move to Australia?
2000
