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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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If you kill the queen of an ant colony does it confuse the colony?

The colony cannot function without the queen. This is the basis of ant bait pest control.

How many people died the first fleet?

The deaths during the voyage were: one marine, one marine's wife, one marine's child, 36 male convicts, four female convicts, five children of convicts

How do surface colonies differ from deep or buried colonies?

Deep buried colonies would be in an anaerobic environment whereas surface colonies would be exposed to air. Additionally, surface colonies might not have access to enough nutrients so they may begin to enter death phase.

What did people of the first fleet have in common?

The people on the First Fleet had in common the fact that they were leaving England to settle in an "uncivilised" land for an undetermined number of years.

The convicts who made up most of the First Fleet were all convicted of a variety of crimes, mostly petty theft, and were sent away from their home country of England to a land far away, of which most of them had never even heard.

Which colonies did not originally join Confederation?

Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland did not join Confederation on July 1, 1867. Prince Edward Island joined on July 1, 1873, but Newfoundland did not join until March 31, 1949. British Columbia, which joined on July 20, 1871, was not involved in the initial discussions.

How many ships were there in the First Fleet?

There were 11 ships in the First Fleet which transported convicts to Australia.

They were:

  • HMS Sirius - the flagship
  • HMS Supply - the supply ship
  • The Borrowdale - storeship
  • The Fishburn - storeship
  • Golden Grove - storeship
  • Lady Penrhyn - transport
  • Prince of Wales - transport
  • Scarborough - transport
  • The Charlotte - transport
  • The Friendship - transport
  • The Alexander - transport and the biggest ship

What was the first fleet of ships called that landed in australia?

The first fleet of ships that landed in Australia was simply called the First Fleet.

What were some punishments the convicts got if they misbehaved?

Convicts who misbehaved could be subjected to floggings, solitary confinement, hard labor, or restraints. They could also have their rations reduced or face longer periods of imprisonment. In extreme cases, convicts could be transported to more remote penal colonies or have their sentence extended.

A difference between commodore perrys black ships and the great white fleet was that the black ships?

Commodore Perry's Black Ships, which arrived in Japan in 1853, were steam-powered vessels that symbolized the forceful opening of Japan to Western trade and diplomacy. In contrast, the Great White Fleet, launched by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1907, was a display of American naval power meant to showcase the United States' military capabilities and promote diplomacy through strength. While Perry's ships represented an aggressive push for access to Japan, the Great White Fleet aimed to project goodwill and demonstrate the United States' growing naval prowess on a global scale.

Who was Samuel Marsden and what impact did have on the lives of Roman Catholic convicts in early Australia?

Marsden was an Anglican priest who became a farmer at Parramatta before turning to public office and preaching. He extended his missionary efforts to New Zealand. Roman Catholics were not in his ambit.

What does Fleet Management mean?

If your company utilizes many vehicles, then that might be why fleet management was mentioned. Fleet management is the managing of multiple cars, trucks, vans, or even rail cars. It can improve the efficiency of the fleet, as well as reduce staff costs. A fleet manager can also make sure all vehicles are in compliance with government rules and regulations.

What house did the first fleet build first?

The First Fleet was the name given to the eleven ships that sail from England transporting convicts to Australia in 1787.

They arrived at Sydney Cove in 1788. Here they built a prefabricated house for the Governor and primitive huts for the others.

How long were all the ships in the First Fleet?

The Alexander was 114 feet long.

The Charlotte was 105 feet long.

The H.M.S.Supply was only 70 feet long.

The Borrowdale and the Friendship were both 75 ft long.

There is very little information available on the lengths of the Fishburn, Golden Grove, Lady Penrhyn, Prince of Wales, Scarborough and H.M.S.Sirius.