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Australian Colonial Settlement
Arrival of the first fleet, establishment of the colonies, and the period up to Federation in 1901.
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Why was the First Fleet so important?
The speed of the First Fleet was important because, being so long at sea, careful calculation and rationing of supplies had to be carried out. Even though the fleet stopped for a month at several ports along the way, fresh foods would quickly go off in the sea air and humidity, so they had to make as much headway as they could on good food, before resorting to the dried, long-lasting foods.
There was also a limit to how much fresh water they could carry. Once they put out at sea, there was no way to restock fresh water.
Who Established Port Phillip Bay?
The unofficial founder of the first settlement in Port Phillip Bay was John Batman.
John Batman was born in Parramatta, Sydney, on 21 January 1801. Being native born, he was interested in opening up new pastureland to help promote the growth of the colonies. He applied for land in the Westernport Bay area of southern Australia, now Victoria, but was not granted any. In May 1835, he led a syndicate calling themselves the 'Port Phillip Association' to explore Port Phillip Bay, looking for suitable sites for a settlement. On 6 June 1835, he signed a 'treaty' with the Aborigines, giving him free access to almost 250,000 hectares of land. In August that year, Governor Bourke declared Batman's treaties invalid, and issued a proclamation warning off him and his syndicate as trespassers on crown land. Despite the attempts at government intervention, the foundling settlement of Melbourne remained, and flourished.
Batman's place in Australian history is unique for several reasons. He was the first 19th century white to acknowledge that Aborigines owned land. He set out to undertake an annual rental for what was then a reasonable amount of food and goods, rather than buy it from them for a pittance. Further, he is the only native-born Australian to have founded a state capital city.
What ship did Willem Janszoon sail on to Australia in the first fleet?
Willem Jansz / Janszoon was not on the First Fleet.
Jansz was a Dutch trader who became the first recorded European to step foot on Australia's shores, doing so in 1606 - over 180 years before the First Fleet. The First Fleet was primarily made up of convicts from England, and arrived in 1788.
Tell about the setting of the movie the man in the iron mask?
The man in the mask is the twin brother of King Louie of France, set in France just prior to the French Revolution. The appearance of the original Musketeers as retired soldiers now private citizens sets the back story of the relationship between the king, his mother, and the musketeers.
Why did Governor Lachlan Macquarie come to the colony?
In 1809, Lieutenant Colonel Lachlan Macquarie arrived in Sydney to take up the position of Governor of the New South Wales colony, which he held from 1810 to 1821. With his military training and vision for organisation and discipline, Macquarie was an ideal candidate to restore order to the colony, following the Rum Rebellion against deposed Governor William Bligh. Macquarie upheld high standards for the development of New South Wales from penal colony to free settlement. He introduced the first building code into the colony and ordered the construction of roads, bridges, wharves, churches and public buildings.
How did the first televisions work?
=Television camera was at first a spinning mechanical wheel with a spiral of holes in it. An image would illuminate a photocell or not and send that signal to another such wheel with a lamp behind it replicating the photocells input and shining on a screen. When it was discovered that electron beams could be controlled and that they would light up a phosphorescent screen (radar and) T.V. was on the way. A Felix the Cat doll was the first T.V. image broadcast. It was used to set up the system.=
What is the role of quartermaster in the first fleet?
What is a quartermaster? If you know answer this question! What is a quartermaster?
Did captain William Bligh find Tahiti?
No, Captain James Cook discovered Tahiti. Captain Bligh was going to Tahiti to deliver Breadfruit.
Italy itself was not a colony; rather, it was a unified nation-state formed in the 19th century. However, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Italy established colonies in Africa, including Libya, Eritrea, and Somalia, as part of its imperial ambitions. These colonies were part of Italy's attempts to expand its influence and compete with other European powers in the era of colonialism.
An ant colony is a complex social structure formed by a community of ants that work together for survival and reproduction. It typically consists of a queen or queens, workers, and sometimes drones, each with specific roles. The colony cooperates in tasks such as foraging, building and maintaining the nest, caring for the young, and defending against threats. Ant colonies can vary in size and complexity, with some housing thousands or even millions of ants.
When did harry power became a bushranger?
Harry Power became a bushranger in the early 1860s, around 1863, after he turned to a life of crime following his release from prison. He gained notoriety for his daring robberies and ability to evade capture, becoming a prominent figure in the Australian bushranging scene during that time. Power's exploits continued until his eventual capture in 1864.
What type of houses first fleet were living in the Australia?
I believe the first houses for the convicts would be canvass tents.
