January 26, 1788: Australia Day - On January 26, 1788, Captain - TopicsExpress



          

January 26, 1788: Australia Day - On January 26, 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip guides a fleet of 11 British ships carrying convicts to the colony of New South Wales, effectively founding Australia. After overcoming a period of hardship, the fledgling colony began to celebrate the anniversary of this date with great fanfare. Australia, once known as New South Wales, was originally planned as a penal colony. In October 1786, the British government appointed Arthur Phillip ... ht.ly/2Dhugq
Posted on: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 00:41:38 +0000

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