When was Western Australia first sighted?
When was Western Australia first sighted?
European exploration and settlement. The Portuguese probably sighted the Western Australian coast during the 1520s, but authenticated European discovery followed the move of the Dutch East India Company into the Indian Ocean in the early 17th century.
How was Western Australia established?
The Colony of Western Australia (also known as Swan River Colony) was established as a free colony on 2 May 1829 when Captain Fremantle formally took possession of the land of Western Australia in the name of the King of England.
What was Australia called before 1788?
Australia, once known as New South Wales, was originally planned as a penal colony. In October 1786, the British government appointed Arthur Phillip captain of the HMS Sirius, and commissioned him to establish an agricultural work camp there for British convicts.
When was Perth established?
June 12, 1829
Perth/Founded
When was Perth settled?
June 1, 1829
January 1, 1901
Perth/Dates settled
When was Perth Colonised?
1829
Perth was founded by Captain James Stirling on Whadjuk country as the capital of the Swan River Colony in 1829. It was the first free-settler colony in Australia established by private capital. From 1850, convicts began to arrive at the colony in large numbers to build roads and other public infrastructure.
What happened on 26th January?
Captain Arthur Phillip took formal possession of the colony of New South Wales on 26 January 1788 and raised the British flag for the first time in Sydney Cove. By 1935, January 26 was known as Australia Day in all states except New South Wales where the name ‘Anniversary Day’ prevailed.
Is WA the largest state in the world?
WA is the second largest state in the world after Russia’s Sakha…and have you seen how big Russia is lately?
Is Perth the longest city in the world?
It’s Perth in Australia which boasts a newly unofficial title of longest suburban sprawl in the world. Already over 150 kilometres (93 miles) and growing, this is no mean feat. Its new lead over Sochi in Russia has required dedicated urban development to stretch both directions along its coast.
When did people start colonizing Australia?
1788
European settlement. The British government determined on settling New South Wales in 1786, and colonization began early in 1788.
