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History of Australia
Questions about the prehistory and recent history of the continent of Australia.
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Oh, dude, Ned Kelly was around 5 feet 10 inches tall. But like, does it really matter? I mean, he's known for his outlaw activities, not his height. Let's focus on the cool stuff he did, not how tall he was.
There is limited historical information available about Pemulwuy's personal life, including whether he had a wife. Pemulwuy was a significant Indigenous Australian resistance leader in the late 18th century, known for his efforts to defend his people and their lands against British colonization. While some accounts mention his family, specific details about his marital status are not well-documented.
Why did Alfred deakin support federation?
Well, honey, Alfred Deakin supported federation because he wanted to unite the Australian colonies into one nation to create a stronger economy and better defense against external threats. Plus, he was all about that national pride and wanted to show the world that Australia could stand on its own two feet. So, in a nutshell, he was all about that "united we stand, divided we fall" kind of vibe.
What influences almost every part of the aboriginal culture?
The aboriginal Dreaming influences almost every part of aboriginal culture. This is the name Aborigines give to their understanding of the time of creation of the animals, various landforms and other significant elements of their environment.
The Dreaming permeates aboriginal culture in art, music, storytelling and dance.
Why did the English send convicts to New Zealand?
A good answer is contained in the article entitled "Convicts to New Zealand" and other related short articles on the same web pages, PIONEERS IN NEW ZEALAND by A G Flude, NZ historian,
http://homepages.ihug.co,nz/~tonyf/index.html
Why is Australian Central Standard Time thirty minutes ahead?
Australia is divided into three separate time zones.
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is GMT +10
Covers the eastern states of Queensland, New South Wales (with the exception of the town of Broken Hill), Victoria, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory.
Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) is GMT +9.5
Covers the state of South Australia, the town of Broken Hill in western New South Wales and the Northern Territory.
Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is GMT +8
Covers Western Australia.
Where is the coolest climate in Australia found?
Australia's coolest climate is found in the Australian Alps, the high country of the Kosciuszko National Park. The state with the coolest climate overall is Tasmania, which has a cool temperate climate.
Bushfires can vary in size depending on many factors such as weather conditions, fuel load, and geography. Some bushfires can cover hundreds of thousands of hectares, but the largest ones can exceed millions of hectares. The size of a bushfire can also be influenced by firefighting efforts and strategies employed to contain it.
Does Australia have the most bushfires in the world?
Yes. While parts of the USA have fierce forest fires or wildfires, Australia has the most bushfires in the world. Its dry climate, tendency to drought (which dries out the vegetation) and extended summer heatwaves in the south all contribute to the high incidence of bushfires.
Tasmania is known for its beautiful scenery, unique wildlife, and delicious food.
A stamp mill (or stamp battery or stamping mill) is a type of mill machine that crushes material by pounding rather than grinding, either for further processing or for extraction of metallic ores.
In Australia, it was commonly used on the goldfields.
How many people died in Cyclone Hamish?
Cyclone Mahina killed over 400 people.
When the cyclone hit on 4 March 1899, it hit a pearling fleet of around 100 vessels anchored at Bathurst Bay, pushing the boats onto the shore or into the sharp rocky reefs of the Great Barrier Reef. This killed 307 people; only 4 sailors survived.
The final death toll of between 400 and 410 included at least 100 indigenous Australians, some of whom died when they were caught by the back surge and swept into the sea while trying to help shipwrecked men.
Who found the pride of Australia gold nugget?
The "Pride of Australia" gold nugget was found by a prospector named Rafael Selman in 2016 in the Goldfields region of Western Australia. Weighing 3.23 kilograms, it is one of the largest gold nuggets ever discovered in the region.
Is Mt Sturgeon Grampians volcanic?
Yes, Mt Sturgeon in the Grampians is a volcanic mountain formed from ancient lava flows. It is part of the larger Grampians mountain range, which was created by volcanic activity over millions of years.
Who helped the people in Cyclone Vance?
The Australian Defense Force, Red Cross, Salvation Army, and other humanitarian organizations provided assistance to the people affected by Cyclone Vance in 1999. They offered support with shelter, food, water, and medical supplies to those in need.
Are the Australian Bush fires ever going to stop?
Whilst this is a question that many people are probably asking right now, with the bushfires having continued since 7 February, it is certain that the bushfires will end eventually. The return of hot, dry, gusty weather has caused the fires to continue, fed by the tinder-dry countryside, but these conditions must end sometime.
Australian city virtually destroyed by cyclone 1973?
Darwin, in the Northern Territory of Australia, was the city virtually destroyed by Cyclone Tracy in 1974, not 1973. The cyclone struck on Christmas Eve, causing widespread devastation with more than 70% of the city's buildings destroyed or badly damaged. It remains one of Australia's most significant natural disasters in terms of loss of life and property damage.
How much was a troy per ounce of gold worth back in 1853?
In 1853, a Troy ounce of gold was worth $20.67. It retained this value until 1934 when it was raised to $35.00 an ounce.
Does Tasmania have Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Tasmania does have Daylight Saving. They start it before the other states, early in October and it finishes at the end of March the following year. So Daylight Savings last for 6 months. Tasmania was the first state to ever try Daylight Saving.
Gold is primarily found in underground mines, often in veins or deposits within rocks. It can also be found in placer deposits, which are sediment accumulations in rivers and streams. Additionally, small amounts of gold can be found in seawater and in certain geological formations.
