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The first known Caucasians to land in Australia were the Dutch, firstly in 1696, then 1616, with subsequent expeditions exploring around the Western coast. The Dutch had no interest in colonising the land, as they could not see any benefits.
After the expedition of Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook in 1770, the idea of colonising the eastern half of the continent previously known as New Holland gained strength. This was because Cook charted the fertile eastern half. The First Fleet of eleven ships carrying British prisoners, officers and marines landed in Port Jackson, now the site of Sydney, in January 1788.
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Who was the first European to land on the west coast of Australia?
It was Dirk Hartog who was the first European to land on the west coast of Australia.
How much land does Australia have?
According to the Australian Government's Geoscience website, the mainland area of Australia is 7 659 861 sq km, and the total land area (including 32 163 sq km for the islands) of Australia is 7 692 024 sq km.
Why did Greeks migrate to Australia after the 1900s?
Searching for a better life opportunity in a new land.
Who were some important people in Australia during 1550-1650?
Willem Janzoon was an important person in Australia between 1550 and 1650. He was a Dutch explorer who first set foot on the land in 1606. He and others explored the land but did not make any settlements for over a hundred years.
Did the British invade Australia?
No, they only settled just for the convicts for them to be put to work.Correction:As far as the indigenous people of Australia are concerned, the British did invade Australia. British settlement forced the Aboriginal people off their land, took over their hunting grounds and destroyed their fishing traps. When James Cook claimed the eastern half for great Britain in 1770, he declared the land terra nullius, or "no man's land", which in effect meant that the British did not recognise aboriginal ownership of the land.
What is the terrain of Australia?
Australia is made of land, it is a continent. Most of Australia is dry desert land.
Who is the patron saint of caucasians?
There is no patron saint of caucasians.
Are Spaniards Caucasians?
Yes, Spaniards are considered Caucasians. Spain is located in Europe, and Spaniards are typically classified as belonging to the Caucasian race based on phenotypic characteristics.
Caucasians all the humans?
caucasians are just white people.
Where are there really big land areas in Australia?
Australia is a land area; it is a continent.
Land size in Australia?
Australia Land area : 7.69 million square km
How much of the world's land is Australia?
Australia has a land area of 7,686,850 sq km.
What are the release dates for This Land Australia - 1989?
This Land Australia - 1989 was released on: USA: 1993
Which has larger land area Australia or brazil?
australia
What state in Australia has the most land?
Western Australia.
Why Australia is called land of golden fleece?
Australia
Where in Australia do Land Rover have branches?
In Australia, one can visit the Range Rover Club of South Australia website to find Land Rovers in Australia. One can also visit the official Australian Land Rover website.
