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Although the First Fleet arrived at botany Bay on 18 January 1788, it did not stay there. Lack of a safe harbour, suitable timber, fresh water or good soil resulted in the decision to move further north to Port Jackson (now the site of Sydney), arriving there on 26 January.

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