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If you discount the initial settlements by aboriginal peoples, the first recorded European landing on the Australian continent was by Dutch explorer Willem Jansz/Janszoon, on 26 February 1606. He commanded the ship Duyfken and made landfall at the Pennefather river in Queensland near what is now the town of Weipa.
James Cook did not arrive in Australia until 1770.
Prior to the Europeans, the Macassan traders used to visit the northern coastline of Australia in search of trepang, or sea-slugs. The macassans interacted extensively with the Aborigines.
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Who was the first to land on Australia?
Aborigines were the first to land in Australia. After them, the next people were the Macassan traders who sought sea slugs off the northern coast of Australia. The first known European to land in Australia was Willem Jansz, also known as Willem Janszoon.
What was Matthew Flinder's opinion on what he found?
Matthew Flinder was an English Navigator who was the first person to circumnavigate Australia. After his exploration he declared Australia a continent. He also used the name Australia for this land mass.
Who was the first person in Australia what was their name?
There have been people in Australia for tens of thousands of years. No one knows the name of the very first person in Australia.
Who was the first European to land on the west coast of Australia?
It was Dirk Hartog who was the first European to land on the west coast of Australia.
When did chickenpox start in Australia?
When the first person in Australia got them
Where did cook first land in australia?
Botany Bay.
Who was the person to land on space?
The first person to land on space was Neil Armstrong
Who was the person to land in space at Christmas?
Who was the first person to land on the moon at christmas
What are aboriginals.?
Aboriginals are natives that came from eastern Asia and migrated to Australia.
Who were some important people in Australia during 1550-1650?
Willem Janzoon was an important person in Australia between 1550 and 1650. He was a Dutch explorer who first set foot on the land in 1606. He and others explored the land but did not make any settlements for over a hundred years.
Which country was said to be the first to land and map western coastline of Australia?
The Dutch, who were from the country of Holland, were said to be the first to land and map the western coast of Australia. Holland is the present-day Netherlands.
Who was to settle the British colony in Australia?
Governor Arthur Phillip led the First Fleet to Australia, establishing the first British colony in the land.
