A gazetteer of Australian places: their names, origins and histories, arranged by state.
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New South Wales
On 22nd August 1770, after having sailed north along the east coast of Australia, British explorer Lieutenant James Cook landed on Possession Island in Torres Strait. The purpose for going ashore is recorded in his journal: “I now once more hoisted English Coulers and in the Name of His Majesty King George the Third, took…
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Queensland
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South Australia
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Tasmania
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Victoria
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Western Australia



