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When the British Government instructed Lieutenant-Governor David Collins to establish a settlement on the southern coast in 1803, the settlement was not a success for a variety of reasons. Hearing of better land and timber in Van Diemen's Land, Collins moved most of the settlement across Bass Strait, and established Hobart. The city began as a penal colony at Risdon Cove on the Derwent River late 1803 to offset British concerns over the presence of French explorers. The settlement became "official" on 16 February 1804. Collins originally named the settlement 'Sullivan Cove' after John Sullivan, Under-Secretary of the Colonial Office. The name Hobart Town was adopted by the settlement in June 1804, after Lord Hobart the Colonial Secretary. The colony of Van Diemen's Land was proclaimed a separate colony from New South Wales, with its own judicial establishment and Legislative Council, in December 1825.
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Who was the first white person to settle in Tasmania?
John Bowen
What year did Tasmania settle?
Originally, over 35,000 years ago. It was discovered by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, who the island is named after, in November 1642. The first European settlement was by the British in 1803.
Who was the first to settle Virginia?
british
Who was the first settler to settle in Boston?
british
Who were among the first people to settle the british isles?
The first people known to settle in the British isles were the Celtics. According to archaeologists, they arrived in 6th century BC.
Who was to settle the British colony in Australia?
Governor Arthur Phillip led the First Fleet to Australia, establishing the first British colony in the land.
What date did the british first settle in north america?
March 25,1634 in Maryland
Is Tasmania part of the British empire?
yes it is
What 2 countries share Tasmania?
Tasmania is a part of Australia exclusively. It is one of Australia's states, and is not shared with any other country. The first Europeans to find Tasmania were Dutch, hence why Australia was called, New Holland. The Dutch have nothing to do with Tasmania any more. After them the British settled Australia.
Where did the british and europeans settle?
The British and Europeans settle in North America. This was in Jamestown.
When was Tasmania's name changed to Tasmania?
"Van Diemen's Land" became Tasmania in 1855, over sixty years after British colonists settled the Australian continent.
The FIRST Europeans to settle in New Zealand were?
free British colonists attracted by the climate and terrain
