No. Australia was noted first by Portuguese sailors, then by numerous Dutch explorers, such as Jansz and Hartog. The eastern half of the continent was claimed for the British Crown by Lieutenant...
Matthew Flinders first came to Australia in 1791 with Captain Bligh aboard the ship Providence, where he came across part of the southeast coast of Tasmania. He learnt a great many of his sailing...
Matthew Flinders was an Eighteen year old Midshipman when he set sail from England with Captain William Bligh in the "Providence", in 1792. He sailed to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania).
He then left...
Inspired by reports from Captain Cook's journeys, and wanting to be a sea adventurer and explorer after reading "Robinson Crusoe", Flinders came to Australia initially as an 18 year old Midshipman...
Dogs Cats Birds - Selected species from New Zealand only Horses - AQIS approved countries only Rabbits - - New Zealand onlyTo bring cats and dogs to Australia, they must meet all of the AQIS import...