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Captain Charles Fremantle officially claimed New Holland (now Western Australia) for Great Britain on 2 May 1829. The colony did not become known as Western Australia until a month later, on 8 June.
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In which state is the city of Fremantle?
Fremantle is in the state of Western Australia.
Who claimed Western Australia for Great Britain?
Captain Charles Fremantle was the one who was sent to take formal possession of the western half of the continent, which had not already been claimed for Britain under the territory of New South Wales. On 2 May 1829, Captain Fremantle raised the Union Jack on the south head of the Swan River, thus claiming the territory for Britain.
Is Fremantle the capital of Perth?
No: Perth is the capital city of Western Australia. Fremantle is the port city which is located south of Perth, and was the first settlement in Western Australia.
When did Western Australia become a state or territory?
Western Australia has always been part of the continent of Australia. However, the colony of the Swan River in Western Australia was claimed as territory of Australia, rather than remaining as New Holland, in 1829.In 1829, Captain Charles Fremantle was sent to take formal possession of the remainder of New Holland which had not already been claimed for Britain under the territory of New South Wales. On 2 May 1829, Captain Fremantle raised the Union Jack on the south head of the Swan River, thus claiming the territory for Britain. The Swan River Colony was officially renamed to Western Australia in 1832.
Where is bon scott burried?
Fremantle Cemetery, Corner of Carrington Street and Fremantle, Western Australia
When did the white settlers arrive in Australia and in Western Australia in particular?
The First Fleet arrived in Australia on 26 January 1788. In 1829, Captain Charles Fremantle was sent to take formal possession of the remainder of New Holland which had not already been claimed for Britain under the territory of New South Wales. In May of that year, Captain Fremantle raised the Union Jack on the south head of the Swan River, thus claiming the territory for Britain. The colony of Western Australia was proclaimed on 8 June 1829, and two months later, Perth was also founded.
What is the largest port in Western Australia?
The largest port in Western Australia is Fremantle Harbour.
Where are dockers made?
If you are referring to the AFL football team known as the Fremantle Dockers, they are based at Fremantle, Western Australia, which is a south-western suburb of Perth
What is the distance between Fremantle and Rockingham?
The road distance between Fremantle and Rockingham, Western Australia, is about 30 kilometres.
When did the UK claim the western part of Australia?
In 1829, Captain Charles Fremantle was sent to take formal possession of the remainder of New Holland which had not already been claimed for Britain under the territory of New South Wales. On 2 May 1829, Captain Fremantle raised the Union Jack on the south head of the Swan River, thus claiming the territory for Britain. The colony of Western Australia was proclaimed on 8 June 1829, and two months later, Perth was also founded.
When did the transportation of convicts to Australia end?
Western Australia was the last of the states to have convicts. The last convict ship to Western Australia, the Hougoumont, left Britain in 1867 and arrived in Western Australia on 10 January 1868. Transportation of convicts to Australia ceased after this.
When was Western Australia founded?
In 1826, a small military outpost was established at King George Sound (today known as Albany).In 1829, Captain Charles Fremantle was sent to take formal possession of the remainder of New Holland which had not already been claimed for Britain under the territory of New South Wales. On 2 May 1829, Captain Fremantle raised the Union Jack on the south head of the Swan River, thus claiming the territory for Britain. The colony of Western Australia was proclaimed on 8 June 1829. The Swan River Colony was officially renamed to Western Australia in 1832.
