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Was paul keating once the governor general of Australia?
he was
Who was the second governor of Australia?
The second governor of New South Wales (rather than Australia, as that name was not yet in use)was John Hunter, who was Governor from 1795 to 1800.
Who was the first governor of Australia?
Australia's first governor was Captain Arthur Phillip (1738 - 1814), who arrived with the First Fleet in 1788. He was, in fact, the Governor of the New South Wales colony.
Who is the Governor General of NSW?
The Governor-General has this position throughout Australia. Currently (2009), Australia's Governor-General is Quentin Bryce. However, the current Governor of New South Wales (not Governor-General) is Professor Marie Bashir AC, CVO.
Who is the state governor of south Australia?
At the moment it is Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce
What Was governor Arthur Philip Governor of?
Captain Arthur Philip was the first governor of the colony of New South Wales, the site of the first European settlement in Australia.
Who was the aboriginal footballer AFLVFL from the 1930s who later became governor of south Australia?
koplop
What is the original name of south Australia?
The name "South Australia" originates purely from the fact that the state is in the south of Australia.
Who was the first aboriginal governor sworn in?
In 1976, Pastor Sir Douglas Nicholls was appointed Governor of South Australia, the first Aboriginal Governor of any Australian State.
What is the name of Australia's governor in Australia?
The Australian Governor-General's name is Peter Cosgrove. Each of the Australian states has its own state Governor. In 2014, they are as follows: New South Wales: Marie Bashir Victoria: Alex Chernov Queensland: Penelope Wensley Western Australia: James McCusker South Australia: Kevin Scarce Tasmania: Peter Underwood Northern Territory: Sally Thomas
Who made South Australia a state?
In 1834, British Parliament passed the South Australian Colonisation Act. Adelaide, capital of South Australia, was founded by Colonel Light in 1836. Light was the first Surveyor-General of South Australia. He arrived in South Australia in 1836 to decide on a suitable site for a new settlement, which would be the first in that region of Australia. The first settlers, all of whom were free settlers, arrived in 1836, accompanied by Governor John Hindmarsh. South Australia is the only state in Australia not to have been founded by convicts.South Australia was officially proclaimed on 19 February 1836 in England. The Old Gum Tree at Glenelg North, South Australia, was the location of the reading of the Proclamation by Governor Hindmarsh on 28 December 1836.
When did settlers settle in Adelaide?
In 1836, Governor John Hindmarsh arrived in the new colony of South Australia, of which Adelaide was the first settlement, on the HMS Buffalo, accompanied only by free settlers. South Australia was officially proclaimed on 19 February 1836 in England. The Old Gum Tree at Glenelg North, South Australia, was the location of the reading of the Proclamation by Governor Hindmarsh on 28 December 1836.
