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The Swan River Colony, which later became Western Australia, was settled to establish the British claim to the western half of the Australian continent. Great Britain was at war with France, and both countries were seeking to expand their empires. France had shown some interest in Australia, so Great Britain moved to ensure it staked its claim first.
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Is the swan river natural or cultral?
The Swan river is a naturally occurring river in WA.
Who named the swan river?
The Swan river was named the Dutch sailor Willem de Vlamingh when he sailed along the coast of WA in 1697, He named it Swan River after the flocks of black swans in the area.
Why is the black swan on Western Australia's flag?
The black swan was chosen as the emblem for Western Australia because WA was originally called the Swan River Settlement. The Swan River was so named by Dutch captain Willem de Vlamingh in 1697 because of the black swans he saw in abundance there. The black swan found upon the river came to be seen as representing the Colony.
Where town is Bella Swan from?
I'm from Forks, WA.
What suburb of Perth WA is 172 Swan Street in?
There's a 172 Swan Street in two suburbs of Perth: * Guildford WA 6055 * Yokine WA 6060 There are also Swan Streets in three other suburbs, but they are all fairly short streets and don't seem to have a number 172. * Mosman Park WA 6012 * North Fremantle WA 6159 * South Perth WA 6151 See the links below
What animal name has wa in the middle?
Cassowary - Swallow - Swan
How did the city of Perth Australia get its name?
It was not named after anybody. Captain James Stirling, from Lanarkshire, brought the first settlers to officially settle in Perth and established a new colony. Perth was originally called The Swan River Colony, then changed to Perth after the Scottish city of the same name, at a later date by Capt James Stirling who became governor of Australia.
Why was Perth the better choice for WA's capital?
Perth, on the Swan River, was the best choice for Western Australia's capital because the Swan River provided a suitable port and harbour for ships carrying goods and passengers. The climate was also more temperate than the climate on the southern coast, even though that area was settled first.
What is Bella Swan's house number?
1537 Elm st. Forks WA
What is the main river of Mexico?
lake wa wa naqua
Where is the mennonite colony in Washington state?
Rochester, WA
Why did the convicts go to WA?
Initially, there were no convicts in Western Australia. For the first fifteen years of the colony of Swan River, Western Australia, the people were all free settlers, and did not want to accept convicts. The idea was raised occasionally, mainly by people who wanted convict labour for building projects. The argument for convicts in Western Australia gained impetus in 1845 when the York Agricultural Society petitioned the Legislative Council to bring convicts out from England. Their reasons were that Western Australia's economy was at great risk due to an extreme shortage of labour. Whilst later examination of the circumstances proves that there was no such shortage of labour in the colony, the petition found its way to the British Colonial Office, which in turn agreed to send out a small number of convicts to Swan River. Following the transportation of the first convicts to WA, between 1850 and 1868, 9721 convicts were transported to Western Australia.
