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Tag: Settlement Australia

The Yarra Valley, Victoria

The Yarra Valley is one of the state’s most popular tourist destinations, with its rich culinary and wine culture attracting visitors from the busy city, as well as from all over the country. For the avid wine lover, or epicurean, the Yarra Valley is definitely one of Australia’s must see destinations, with over 80 wineries in the Yarra Valley wine region.

Why did the British settle Australia?

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Reasons for the British Settlement of Sydney By Marco Stojanovik On 7 February 1788, Governor Arthur Phillip formally proclaimed the first of the Australian colonies, New South Wales, at Sydney. Twelve days earlier Governor Phillip had landed Britain’s first fleet at Port Jackson, establishing a settlement at Sydney Cove. He had been directed by the […]