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The Cocos (Keeling) Islands, which had been settled by the Clunies Ross family in the 1820s, were annexed by Great Britain in 1857. In 1878 the island group was attached to Ceylon, but was transferred to the Straits Settlement in 1886. During WW2, the islands were under British military control exercised from Ceylon. At the end of WW2, administration from Singapore was continued until the islands were transferred to Australia on 23rd of November, 1955.
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When did the Northern Territory become a colony of Australia?
The Northern Territory was never a colony of Australia. The Northern Territory was founded under the name of "Northern Territory" in 1911, which is when it was separated from South Australia and transferred to Commonwealth control. From 1825 to 1863, the Northern Territory was part of New South Wales, and from 1863 to 1911 it was part of South Australia, at neither time being a separate territory or colony - though there was the outpost of Port Essington on the northern coast. On 1 January 1911, the Northern Territory was removed from South Australia's rule and transferred to Commonwealth control.
Why did Bermuda become part of the british empire?
In reality, Bermuda did not actually choose to join the British Empire. They islands were forced to join or be conquered.
Why did peter seek to expand Russian territory?
Peter the Great wanted to mondernize Russia and to become a powerful naval coutnry. To improve his nation's position on the seas, Peter sought to gain more maritime outlets.
What side did Arizona declare for at the outbreak of the civil war?
Arizona did not become a state until more than fifty years after the start of the Civil War. At the time of the Civil War the area that became Arizona in 1912 was a part of New Mexico Territory (New Mexico did not become a state until 1907). The New Mexico Territory seceded and joined the Confederacy, but the Confederates lost the only significant military campaign to take place there. Along with that campaign the south also lost its control over the region.
When did Australia become involved in the Vietnam War?
Australia began exiting the war in Vietnam in 1970 and most all troops were out of the country by 1973. They did briefly send troops back in 1975 to help Australian embassy workers evacuate during the Fall of Saigon.
What two states are territories states and what year did they become territories states?
The two mainland Australian territories are the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory, both of which became territories in 1911.
Did U.S. Virgin Isalnds become a us state?
The U.S. Virgin Islands are not a U.S. state. They are an organized, unincorporated United States territory.
When did the virgin island become a US territory?
The United States purchased the Virgin Islands from Denmark in 1917. This acquisition was made to ensure the U.S. had control over the Caribbean during World War I, and the islands have been a U.S. territory ever since.
When did Puerto Rico become a US territory?
American troops recaptured the island in July 1944 (From wikipedia.org)
What is the population a territory needs to become a state?
There is no specific limit required for either the Northern territory or the Australian Capital Territory to become a state. For either territory to become a state would be a fairly straightforward matter. Australia's constitution of 1901 did (and does) allow for the admission of new states into Australia. Section 121 of the constitution states that all that is required for a new state (or, in this case, for a territory to be declared a state) is for the Federal Parliament to agree. This even means that the Parliament could admit the Northern Territory as a state whether or not the NT agreed to it.
Who governs Falkland Islands?
the United Kingdom.
When did Montana become a territory?
Montana become a territory in November 8th In 1889.
Why did Hawaii become a US territory?
The sugar plantations were run by American businessmen, but they could not control the Hawaiian rulers. So they attempted coups in 1887 and 1893, after which the US annexed the islands. It became a territory in 1898, and then a state in 1959.
How do you apply for Australian army if you are from Pakistan?
become an Australian
When did Hawaii become a territory?
it became a territory in 1898
When did the Northwest Territory become a province?
it was a territory in 1870
Was minnesota a territory before it become a state?
It was a territory.
