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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".
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What is the city between the large cities of Melbourne and Sydney?
It is a very well known city named shepperton!
What city named for a british home secretary?
Sydney, Australia. Named for Thomas Townsend, Viscount of Sydney, and as British Home Secretary ultimately approved the First Fleet's trip.
Who was the first person named sydney?
the first person named sydney is sydney pryce
Who named sydney sydney?
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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 closest capital city to sydney?
The closest capital city to Sydney is Canberra.
Which is the second largest city in Sydney?
Sydney is already a city.
When was City of Sydney created?
City of Sydney was created in 1842.
Who named Sydney in Australia?
The first settlers. After Lord Sydney
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.
What city is the sydney of opera house?
If your question is "In which city is the Sydney Opera House?" I guess the answer is Sydney, Australia...
What is the oldest Australian city?
Sydney is the oldest Australian city. This is where the first European settlers landed when they arrived to establish the colony in 1788.
