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Western Australia was one of the six colonies on the Australian continent that joined at Federation to make up the Commonwealth of Australia. Great Britain had already claimed the entire eastern seaboard, and wished to prevent the French from making a claim in the west of the continent. The fourth colony to be established, Western Australia was originally claimed by the British in 1829.
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Australia is made up of 6 states and 2 territories, they are all close and/or connected together so it just makes it a part of Australia.
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Why is Western Australia called Western Australia?
Because it is the western part of Australia
Where is Western Australia?
Western Australia is Australia's largest state, occupying the western third of the continent.
What is the name of the western portion of Australia?
The western third of the continent of Australia is the state of Western Australia.
When was Birds Australia Western Australia created?
Birds Australia Western Australia was created in 1943.
What is the biggest state in the world?
Western Australia
Is Rove from Western Australia?
Rove is from Perth, Western Australia.
What is short for Western Australia?
The abbreviation for Western Australia is WA.
When did the first university open in Western Australia?
The first university in Western Australia, the University of Western Australia, opened in 1911.
What are the western two thirds of Australia?
western australia. northern territory. south australia.
Is Perth in Australia a province?
Perth is not a province in Australia but it is the capital city of the state of Western Australia
What did the convicts of Western Australia do in 1829?
There were no convicts in Western Australia in 1829. The first convicts in Western Australia only arrived in 1850.
What is the capital city of Australia's most western state?
Australia's westernmost state is Western Australia.
