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1688 is the year that Englishman William Dampier explored and mapped parts of "New Holland". On 4 January 1688, his ship the 'Cygnet' was beached on the northwest coast of Australia, at King Sound near Buccaneer Archipelago on the north-west coast of Australia. While the ship was being repaired Dampier made notes on the fauna and flora he found there.
Dampier was unimpressed by the dry, barren landscape, the lack of water and what he described as the "miserablest people in the world" - the native population. His negative reports led to the delay of England's colonisation of what is now Australia. It was not until 1770 that Captain James Cook reported positively on the green, fertile countryside of New South Wales, and England sought to colonise the previously unknown continent.
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When did the first Europeans settle in Australia?
The First Fleet, consisting of British convicts and soldiers, arrived in Sydney on January 26th 1788. This day is commemorated each year as 'Australia Day.'
Who was the first governor of Australia?
Australia's first governor was Captain Arthur Phillip (1738 - 1814), who arrived with the First Fleet in 1788. He was, in fact, the Governor of the New South Wales colony.
What year did white settlement in Australia?
White settlement in Australia commenced in 1788, with the arrival of the First Fleet.
When did chooks arrive in Australia?
Chooks (the Austalian term for chickens) arrived with the First Fleet on 26 January 1788. The related link below lists 87 chickens as arriving on the First Fleet.
When did the British arrive in Australia?
William Dampier was the first Englishman to explore and map parts of New Holland (Australia). On 4 January 1688, his ship the 'Cygnet' was beached on the northwest coast of Australia, at King Sound near Buccaneer Archipelago on the north-west coast of Australia. The next English visitor was Lieutenant James Cook (not yet captain), who charted the eastern coast in 1770. Cook's positive report led to the colonisation of New South Wales by England in 1788.
When did the horse arrive in Australia?
Horses first arrived in Australia with the First Fleet, in 1788.
What year did Christianity arrive in Australia?
Christianity arrived in Australia with the First Fleet in 1788.
What was the year when convicts first came to Australia?
Convicts first arrived in Australia in January 1788.
In 1788 who was the leader of the First Fleet that arrived in Australia?
Captain Arthur Phillip.
When did the first fleet arrive in the Brazil?
The first fleet arrived in Australia not Brazil and it arrived on the 18th of January 1788.
How old was Captain Arthur Phillip when he arrived in Australia?
Captain Arthur Phillip was 49 years old when he arrived in Australia. He turned 50 in October of 1788, the year the First Fleet arrived.
When did the first fleet arrive in Australia from Britain carrying prisoners?
The First Fleet arrived in Australia on 26 January 1788.
When did John Caesar get to Australia?
Convict John 'Black' Caesar arrived in Australia on the First Fleet on 26 January 1788.
Which century was the First Fleet?
The First Fleet arrived in Australia in 1788, which was during the 18th century.
What year did cows arrive in Australia?
Cattle originally arrived with the First Fleet in January 1788.
When did the first Europeans settle in Australia?
The First Fleet, consisting of British convicts and soldiers, arrived in Sydney on January 26th 1788. This day is commemorated each year as 'Australia Day.'
What kind of people came to Sydney in 1788?
The people who came to Australia in 1788 were the convicts, officers and marines who arrived on the First Fleet. These people made up the first official European settlement in Australia.
