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History of Australia
Questions about the prehistory and recent history of the continent of Australia.
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How much gold has been mined in kalgoorlie?
Gold was discovered at Mt Charlotte, near present-day Kalgoorlie, by Paddy Hannan. Hannan is credited with discovering gold on 17 June 1893, sparking off the goldrush that started the development of the town of Kalgoorlie.
How are Blaxland Wentworth and Lawson remembered?
Gregory Blaxland, William Lawson and William Charles Wentworth are remembered for being the first Europeans to cross the Blue Mountains in 1813.
They departed South Creek, Sydney Cove, on 11 May 1813 with four servants, five dogs and four horses. Their exploration was significant because the discovery of a traversible route over the Blue Mountains meant that the colony of Sydney could now expand to the rich grasslands on the other side.
There are various ways in which they are remembered for their feat. there are numerous towns named with Lawson, Blaxland or Wentworth scattered around Australia. At Mt Blaxland, the farthest point of their journey, there is a cairn marking the most westerly point of their journey. There are also markers on the slopes of Mt Blaxland which indicate points along their journey.
What country did Abel Tasman discover after Tasmania?
Abel Tasman was Dutch. He was employed by the Dutch East India company. At that time, the Dutch came from Holland, which is now called the Netherlands.
What changes did the Eureka Rebellion bring to Australian society?
The Eureka Stockade gained the attention of the Government. A Commission of Enquiry was conducted and changes were implemented. These included abolition of monthly gold licences, replaced by an affordable annual miner's licence. The numbers of troopers were reduced significantly, and Legislative Council was expanded to allow representation to the major goldfields. Peter Lalor and another representative, John Basson Humffray, were elected for Ballarat. Later, Lalor was elected Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Victoria. For these reasons, the Eureka Stockade is regarded by many as the birthplace of Australian Democracy.
Was there flies in the trenches in wortld war 1?
Yes. There were flies and many other insects, carrying disease. It gave the men many diseases, which caused death if shooting hadn't.
Reasons against Federation for Australia?
Arguments for Federation in Australia included:
- Trade: There were steep tariffs imposed on the transport of goods across the borders of the states. Federation would remove these tariffs and allow for free trade between the states.
- Unions and labour laws: It was hoped that labour laws would be standardised across the states with Federation. The great Shearers' Strike of the 1890s had resulted in the formation of workers' unions, and the newly-formed Australian Labor Party saw that unification would allow this standardisation.
- Transport: There was no standard railway gauge across the country and railway lines changed at the colonial borders. It was believed Federation would see the introduction of uniform railway gauges across the states, but in reality this did not occur for another eighty years or so.
- Some Australians wanted a "White Australia" policy. 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.
- Independence from England: Federation was but a small step in the overall independence of Australia, allowing it to move away from the influence of Mother England and become a self-governing nation in its own right. Again, this was a process which took many decades, but Federation certainly enabled that first step.
- Other important laws were expected to be made uniform, such as taxes and banking. This was particularly important in the light of the recent (1892) depression, which was a time of economic instability. Many saw that Federation, in bringing unity, could only bring more stability to the country.
- Defence: Each of the states had its own defence force. Each individual state's defence force was not strong enough to protect Australia's vast coastline from attack. There were distinct advantages in uniting the defence under one command, an important consideration as the German and French presence in the Pacific increased.
- Laws: Laws could be enforced better if accused people could not escape to a neighbouring colony.
- As a result of the goldrushes, Australia was wealthy enough to govern independently of England.
- Patriotism was becoming stronger, with the rise of Australian talents like 'Banjo' Paterson advocating the idea of freedom, the bush life and tossing off authority.
- Sporting teams were representing "Australia", not individual states.
- Having a single economy big enough and robust enough to give confidence to those who want to trade in it.
What did Dirk Hartog discover?
Dirk Hartog discovered what is now called Dirk Hartog Island, in Western Australia, at a point now named Cape Inscription.
Ned Kelly was hung in the Melbourne gaol and then decapitated before being buried in an unmarked grave within the gaol grounds.
What obstacles did sir Henry parkes face?
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Why did the aborigines use earth colors?
Within any society, people can only use what they know, or what they have had exposure to. The Aborigines were sheltered from all other influences, and all they knew was earth colours. Everything in their society centred around their relationship to the land, and of course this was best expressed with earth colours.
Who was a very powerful leader of the miners from the 1930s to the 1950s?
Ebby Edwards was a very powerful union leader of the miners from the 1930s to the 1950s. In addition, leaders included Peter Lee, Ernest Jones, and Will Lawther.
What is Robert Menzies middle name?
Robert Gordon Menzies was Australia's longest serving PM (Prime Minister).
Where did former Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt disappear?
He disappeared on 17 December 1967 while swimming at Cheviot Beach, Victoria on Point Nepean (near Portsea). He was presumed dead two days later by the Australian government. Apparantly, the surf was heavy that day (with strong currents and rips) and Holt had a medical history that suggested he could not have survived the water if he was hurt. Many strange rumours were spread after Holt's dissapearance, such as the rumour that he was picked up by Russian (or Chinese) submarines or abducted by a UFO. On the 2nd of September, 2005, a coroner found Holt drowned in an accident on the 17th of December, 1967.
Which other Australian state surrounds the Australian Capital Territory?
New South Wales surrounds the Australian Capital Territory. The NSW government ceded land for the new Australian Capital Territory to the Commonwealth Government, and the Australian Capital Territory was founded on 1 January 1911.
What is the first fleet's importance to Australia?
The First Fleet was the fleet in which the first permanent settlers travelled to Australia. Consisting of convicts, marines and officers, the members of the First Fleet literally built Australia from nothing but bushland. Australia Day celebrates the arrival of the First Fleet and the beginning of European colonisation of the continent.
Unfortunately, the First Fleet is also important to the indigenous people of Australia, as it signifies the beginning of their displacement from their own tribal lands, and the resultant loss of aboriginal culture.
Who discovered Australia was it Cook or Arthur Phillip?
Although William Dampier visited Australia (1699-1701) before James Cook (1768-1771) the first European to travel to Australia was Willem Janszoon who landed at Pennefather Creek near the current town of Weipa, Queensland February 16, 1606.
Australia was first discovered by captain James Cook.
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When did New Zealand gain independence?
Originally New Zealand was a part of New South Wales, it became a separate colony in 1840. The Dominon of New Zealand has been able to self-govern since 1907. However New Zealand confirmed the Statue of Westminster (1931), a law that recognised full independence of all Dominons, only in 1947.
Were there any women on the First Fleet?
Yes. There were around 180 female convicts. It is not known how many of the remaining passengers were wives of marines, but records indicate there were 252 marines, wives and children.
What are facts about the British colonization of Australia?
According to Historians, the British settlement began to colonize Australia in the early 18th century in January 1788 near the Cape Cove area of Port Jackson.
What do the Torres strait islanders eat?
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