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The first known Australians, excluding the indigenous people of Australia, were the convicts, officers and marines of the First Fleet. However, these people could not be said to be Australians, as they considered themselves British through and through. Whilst the continent received many visitors from other countries prior to British settlement, none of them stayed.
Among the British and other permanent settlers in Australia, the term Australian was not applied for decades. In the early years, those born in the country were called "currency lads and lasses". Australia as a country was not formed until 1901, so in effect, there were no Australian citizens until that time.
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What was the impact of the assimilation policy on post war immigrants and other Australians?
It required migrants and Aboriginals to drop their culture and traditions to live the mainstream white persons way of live.
Was Bennelong part of the Stolen Generation?
No this was long before the British Australians Dreamed this abuse up. besides he was an adult at the time. Benelong was one of the first aboriginals to have regular contact with the white Europeans that settled on Australian soil. He was however originally abducted by the British he was also the first Australian aboriginal to set foot in England and be presented to the king.
Approximately when did the aboriginals arrive on the north American continent?
The Aboriginals are believed to have arrived on the North American continent in approximately 1500. They first landed in Canada and were the original inhabitants of the country.
What are Australians native called?
Since few people can pronounce their own name for themselves, they are generically referred to as "Australian Aboriginals", or just "Aborigines" for short. Other areas of the world have aboriginal peoples, like the American Natives of the USA.
Are Aboriginals accepted in the Australian Society?
mostly, they are. although there are places where aborigionals are very poor, and their average life rate is lower then that of the European australians. some of them have drug problems, smoke, or abuse alcohol. aborigionals that are with the other citizens of Australia are accepted.
Did the aboriginals mine?
yes they did they were the one of the first Australians to mine.
Why are aboriginals poorer then most normal australians..?
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Have the aboriginals Australians lived anywhere else?
Aboriginal Australians have never lived anywhere else
What term is used to identify native australians?
aboriginals or australasians
Why aren't australians black?
Because we originated from the englishmen, and not aboriginals.
When and why did NAIDOC begin?
In 1957 and the reason is because the aboriginals and the Australians signed an agreement
What were the positive and negative effects of the gold on the indigenous australians?
The aboriginals actually traded gold with the miners
What was the nationality of early Australians?
The Earliest Australians were Aboriginals, who have lived on the land for many thousands of years before Europeans ever stepped foot on Australian soil.
Are aboriginals included in Australian life expectancy?
Australian aboriginals have alower average lifespan then other Australians because of grinding poverty enjoyed by so many of their people
Why did Kevin Rudd say sorry to the aboriginals?
Kevin Rudd said sorry to the Aboriginals for the Stollen Generation. The Stollen Generation was where the Aboriginal children were taken away from their homes and they had to go to schools to be taught the 'right way' or the 'Australian' way. Kevin Rudd also said sorry for taking their land. Captain cook was the first Australian to go on Australia but he wasn't the first one. The first people were the Aboriginals. Captain COok just INTRODUCED the kland to Australians and now the Australians think the country is theirs which is why Kevin Rudd apologised. I hope my answer was reasonable, enjoy!!!
How do aboriginals celebrate Christmas?
In the true Aboriginal culture Christmas isn't celebrated. But for the indigenous Australians who have embraced the human culture celebrate it the same way as all the rest of the Australians. == == === ===
Was there a race before the Australian aboriginals?
Yes, there was. They were white, but were killed off by the indigenous Australians. So they aren't indigenous.
