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Where did James Cook land and proclaim the colony of New South Wales?
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James Cook did not proclaim the colony of New South Wales, but he did claim the entire eastern half of the Australian continent for England, naming it New South Wales. He did this when he landed at Possession Island in Torres Strait on On 22 August 1770. This is when Cook formally claimed the eastern half of the continent for Great Britain under the name of New South Wales.
Cook wrote:
"Notwithstand[ing] I had in the Name of His Majesty taken possession of several places upon this coast, I now once more hoisted English Coulers and in the Name of His Majesty King George the Third took possession of the whole Eastern Coast by the name New South Wales, together with all the Bays, Harbours Rivers and Islands situate upon the said coast, after which we fired three Volleys of small Arms which were Answered by the like number from the Ship."
The actual colony of New South Wales was not proclaimed until Captain Arthur Phillip, who led the first Fleet, landed in Port Jackson on 26 January 1788, and raised the British flag on Australian soil for the first time.
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When did Arthur Phillip proclaim New South Wales?
Arthur Phillip proclaimed the new colony of New South Wales on 26 January 1788. This is the date now celebrated as Australia Day.
When was New South Wales established as a colony?
New South Wales was established as a colony on 26 January 1788.
Was James Cook a convict?
No. James Cook was never a convict. It was upon his recommendation that New South Wales be settled as a convict colony.
Who was the early leader of New South Wales?
The first leader of the colony of New South Wales was Governor Arthur Phillip.
Which colony did Henry Parkes come from?
Henry Parkes arrived in Sydney, New South Wales, in 1839, and was elected to the NSW parliament in 1854. Thus, he was from the colony of New South Wales.
When did New South Wales become a state?
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.
How was new South Wales Australia formed?
penal colony of UK
What was the name of the first penal colony in new south wales?
The first penal colony in New South Wales was Sydney Cove, at Port Jackson. After a short time, it became known simply as Sydney.
Who was the first governor of the colony of NSW?
The first governor of the colony of New South Wales was Governor Arthur Phillip.
What colony was Francis Lewis from?
he was from south wales but later moved to new york.
Why did captain James Cook call New South Wales after the prince of Wales?
He didn't. James Cook named the eastern coast of Australia New South Wales because the terrain and general appearance of the countryside reminded him of southern Wales.
Why did James Bloodsworth come to the colony?
James Bloodsworth was transported as part of the First Fleet which arrived in New South Wales in 1788. Despite being a convict, he was responsible for the design of many of Australia's first buildings.
