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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1938
Page
4
A commemorative reflection on 26 January 1788 and 150 years of Australian government under British protection. It notes early challenges, development, and the nation’s growth from small beginnings to international recognition, honoring those who forged nationhood while acknowledging historical hardships.
An overview traces European discovery of Australia from Dutch and English exploration to James Cook's 1769 voyage aboard the Endeavour. It highlights Dampier’s 1699 reconnaissance, Cook’s 1770 landing at Botany Bay and Torres Strait, and the 1788 formal possession at Port Jackson. The piece notes place names, key figures, and the marking of a British colony in the southern hemisphere.
Sixteen years after Captain Cook’s voyage a planned settlement for New South Wales faced delays and shifting plans. Phillip found Botany Bay unsuitable with sandy soil shallow water and poor fresh water thus he led an expedition on January 21 in Supply and Sirius to study Port Jackson and Livelihood prospects.
The article recounts Captain Arthur Phillip leading the first voyage to Botany Bay and Sydney Cove, naming Manly and Sydney, facing harsh conditions, rationing, and leadership trials. It credits Phillip with founding the colony, laying its foundations amid opposition, and shaping Britain’s Australian presence.
The article traces Governor Phillip's founding of the colony at Kew Cove on 26 January 1788, early farming trials near the Botanical Gardens and Parramatta, seed stock from global sources, and the first successful grant to James Ruse for developing continuous farming. It notes harsh beginnings, poor tools, and occasional relief from store ships, with a focus on colonial agricultural origins.
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