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What does the term Indigenous mean?

The first people who lived in any region

What does the term Terra Nullius mean?

Land belonging to nobody

Why were countries colonising during the 1600's

Land = power

Ordinary men and women had great influence on the way the Australian Colonies developed and changed. Many became famous for their achievements and actions and are viewed as having a positive influence and legacy. Give an example.

Banjo Patterson, William Lawson, Yagan, Saint Mary Mckillop

Why did Captain cook claim Australia as Terra Nullius?

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What was the first British colony in Australia?

New South Wales

The 2nd colony established in Australia was Van Diemen’s Land. What is Van Diemen's Land know as today?

Tasmania

Who is Mary Reibey? (Hint - she is on our $20 notes)

a convict who arrived in Australia and later became an astute and successful businesswoman running her shipping and trading enterprises