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The major players in the colonisation of South Australia are:
- Explorer Matthew Flinders: the first European to explore the southern coast, investigating possibilities for settlement, in 1802.
- Explorer Charles Sturt: the first European to trace the Murray River to the sea, doing so in 1829. Through this exploration, he reinforced the viability of a settlement on the southern coast as the Murray River would make transportation of goods and people easier than sea travel.
- Captain Colette Barker, sent by Governor Darling to explore southern Australia, following Charles Sturt's discoveries of the mouth of the Murray River. Barker explored around the eastern side of Gulf St Vincent, climbed Mt Lofty, and determined a suitable port for the future city of Adelaide.
- Colonel Light who, in 1836, arrived in South Australia to decide on a suitable site for a new settlement, following up on Barker's discoveries.
- One of the major groups to originally settle South Australia were the German Lutherans. Thanks to 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 in November 1838, on two ships. They first settled at the town of Klemzig. Many more ships followed over the next three years.
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What is a major mountain in South Australia?
A Major mountain is Mt Lofty
What are the major towns in South Australia?
The major twins and cities in South Australia are:Adelaide, the capital cityMurray BridgeMount GambierPort AugustaWhyallaGawlerPort PiriePort LincolnBridgewaterMount BarkerVictor HarborRenmarkNaracoorteMillicentAldinga BeachGoolwaBerri
What are the landmarks of South Australia?
Major landmarks in South Australia include:Wilpena PoundFlinders RangesMount SchankMount GambierBlue LakeLake Eyrethe Coorong
What are the major 5 countries in Australia?
Australia is the only country in Australia. You're probably thinking of states, which would be Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, and New South Wales.
What are the major cities of New South Wales Australia?
Canberra is one of the many major cities.
What are 3 major towns in South Australia?
AdelaidePort AugustaMount GambierRenmarkElizabeth
Where is Port Augusta?
Port Augusta is a city located in South Australia, Australia. It sits at the tip of the Spencer Gulf and serves as a major shipping port and railway junction.
What is the major river of each state in Australia?
South Australia = Murray River Victoria = Murray River New South Wales = Murray river Western Australia = swan river
What country is not a major producer of gold Australia Venezuela or South Africa?
venezuela
What major body of water do you have to cross to get from south Africa to Australia?
The Indian Ocean
What are the seven major cotinents of the world?
North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Antartica, Australia, Europe
Is Antarctica closer to Africa or Australia?
The southern most tip of South America is the nearest major land mass to Antarctica.
