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Who was named after Sydney cove named after?
Sydney Cove was named after the British Home Secretary, Thomas Townshend, Lord Sydney.
What is the name for british cabinet minister for domestic affairs?
home secretary
British foreign secretary who declared palestine as a home?
Arthur balfour
What is the address to the British home secretary?
Assuming you are asking for the name of the Secretary of State for the Home Department of the United Kingdom as of April 2008, the answer is Jacqui Smith. She was appointed by Prime Minister Gordon Brown on June 28, 2007.
What was the original name of Sydney?
Sydney was originally called "Sydney Town", named after the British Home Secretary, Thomas Townshend, Lord Sydney. The municipal council of Sydney was incorporated on 20 July 1842, and the town was declared the first city in Australia. However, it had dropped the "Town" suffix early in the 1800s.
Can the British Home Secretary give someone a life sentence?
Yes, the British Home Secretary has the power to issue criminal sentences, including life sentences, just like a judge. The Home Secretary can overrule a Judge's ruling, either lowering the punishment or increasing it.For example, to date, as of 2014, two of the three women serving life sentences in Britain were issued the sentences by a Home Secretary. Those two women are Myra Hindley and Rose West.
What places are named after famous Brits?
Many places around the world are named after famous Brits, reflecting their influence and legacy. For example, Washington, D.C. is named after George Washington, while Melbourne in Australia honors Sir Robert Melbourne, a British Prime Minister. Additionally, Sydney, also in Australia, is named after Lord Sydney, the British Home Secretary. Other notable examples include Victoria, named after Queen Victoria, and Churchill, named after Winston Churchill.
What City is home to the British museum?
London
Which team has their home ground named Etihad Stadium?
The team that has its home ground named Etihad Stadium is Manchester City.
Who sent convicts from England to Australia?
Great Britain sent convicts to Australia. To be more specific, it was the British Home Secretary, Thomas Townshend, also known as Lord Sydney, who ordered the transportation of convicts to New South Wales. The city of Sydney, which grew from the first settlement, is named after Lord Sydney.
When was Home Secretary created?
Home Secretary was created in 1782.
Who was the city of Sydney named after?
Arthur Phillip named Sydney Cove on Port Jackson after the British Home Secretary, Thomas Townshend, the First Viscount Sydney of England, in recognition of Sydney's role in issuing the charter authorising Phillip to establish a penal (prison) colony. The settlement of Sydney grew at Sydney Cove, becoming known simply as "Sydney".
