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26TH JANUARY AUSTRALIA DAY
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Roger-hatchy



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:28 am    Post subject: 26TH JANUARY AUSTRALIA DAY Reply with quote
Happy Australia day to upside down member Very Happy Very Happy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwvazMc5EfE&feature=player_embedded

Have a g,day
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roverdriver



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Location: 100 miles from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
PostPosted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 11:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks, Roger.

Jan 26th. 1788
The first British colony in Australia was formally founded, Royal Marines hoisting the Union Flag at Sydney Cove. HM Ships Sirius and Supply led the thirteen ship "First Fleet", which had sailed from the Solent in May 1787, carrying several hundred convicts, North America no longer being available for the transportation of criminals following the Revolution. The colony of New South Wales totalled 568 male and 191 female convicts with 13 children, guarded by 206 marines with 26 wives and 13 children. Twenty officials administered the colony.

The new colony was formally proclaimed as the Colony of New South Wales on 7 February.

So that is why Australia Day is celebrated on January 26th.

Dane- the Downunder Roverdriver
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Ghost



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 1:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just over 50 people to one administrator, the dawn of local government?
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