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∙ 12y agoThe british used it for a prison they sent british convicts over. Basicly it was a giant british island prison.
It is a misconception that the first Europeans in Australia were only convicts. The convicts were accompanied by several hundred officers and marines, and numerous free settlers as well. The people of the First Fleet were entirely from Great Britain.
There is also some evidence that the first unofficialEuropean settlers were survivors of Dutch shipwrecks off the western coast of the continent, a region renowned for shipwrecks in the 1600s.
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∙ 13y agoIt is uncertain whether the question means the first white people to arrive in Australia, or the first white people to settle in Australia.
It is believed that the Portuguese were the first white people to sight the Australian continent, but there are no records remaining within Portugal itself to substantiate the claim.
Willem Jansz/Janszoon was a Dutchman who became the first recorded European to step foot on Australia's shores on the western shore of Cape York Peninsula, on 26 February 1606.
The first white people to settle in Australia were the convicts and officers who arrived on the First Fleet in January 1788, under the leadership of Captain Arthur Phillip.
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What year did white settlement in Australia?
White settlement in Australia commenced in 1788, with the arrival of the First Fleet.
Who invented Australia Day?
There is no straightforward answer to this question.Australia Day commemorates the landing of the First Fleet and the arrival of the first European settlers in Australia.The first celebrations of the landing of the First Fleet were held in 1791, while Captain Arthur Phillip was still the Governor of New South Wales. By 1804, 26 January was referred to as First Landing Day or Foundation Day.On the 150th anniversary of the landing of the First Fleet, the Australian Natives' Association (referring to Australian-born people of European heritage, not the indigenous people) advocated celebrating 26 January as Australia Day every year. By 1935, the term "Australia Day" was used among all of Australia's states and territories to mark the anniversary of this first white settlement.
What was the color of the first person?
black people was here on earth first. two black people can create an white person call an albino two albinos create an white person over time. And if you really want to take it there white people came from monkey and cave... you cant trace white people pass 6,000 years ago, but you can trace black people pass 10,000 years ago.
What immagration influenced Australia?
According to Pauline Hanson, it "sold the country out". It has made Australia a multicultural country. This has made people more respective of other's beliefs and culture.
Why was the white Australia policy abolished?
The white Australia policy originally developed during the 1800s because many Australians came from English stock and as a result felt that they were superior. They didn't even officially recognise the existence of aboriginals. They felt that by allowing other races into the country that their position would be swamped by ensuring cheap labour market and that they would become an unemployed minority in their own country. Some Australians wanted a "White Australia" policy and they believed Federation would enable the development and maintenance of a "White Australia", by toughening immigration laws. There was lingering resentment over the Chinese who had come during the gold rush, made their fortune (as they were far more industrious than Australians) and then returned to their own country, taking their fortune with them. Some stayed and set up businesses in towns, but they were always looked down upon. It was hoped by some (not all) that a White Australia policy would ensure employment for Australians. Some colonies were opposed to this policy as they used foreign labour, which was often much cheaper than local labour. An example of this is Queensland, which employed Kanakas (people from the Cook Islands). Under the new constitution, not only the Kanakas, but also the much-feared Chinese, who came to Australia during the gold rush, would not be allowed into Australia. Thus Federation would eliminate unwanted foreigners, providing more employment for Australians.
Who were the first white people to immigrate to Australia?
The first white people to "immigrate" to Australia could be said to be the convicts and officers of the First Fleet, together with a handful of free settlers.
The first people in Australia where black or white?
of course it was black [Aborigines]
When did the white settlers arrive in western Australia?
YOUR MUM. Just kidding, the white settlers arrived in australia at the same time of the Great Leprechaun War, which was held in 1807
What Australia state was first settled by white people?
New South Wales.
What would have happened if the first fleet did not arrive here?
Their would not be and white people in Australia and their would be many more aboriginals Actually, it is more conceivable that the French would have carried through with their claims to Australian territory, and most people would now be speaking French here.
Who does the white Australia policy help?
White people
When was Sydney settled by white people?
The first settlers arrived on 26 January 1788 at Sydney Cove. This is not only the date of the first settlement in Sydney, but also of the first white settlement anywhere in Australia. This is why Australians celebrate Australia Day on January 26.
What is Australia's historical relationship to Britain?
Australia was one of Britain's colonies. The first white people to settle in Astralia were British convicts in 1788 or so.
What country was responsible for the white settlement of Australia?
England was responsible for establishing the first white settlement in Australia.
Who is the first white person to arrive in South Africa?
Jan van Riebeeck
Why did the aborignals come to Australia?
they didn't come to Australia the white people did.
Can the aboriginals kick white people out of Australia?
No
