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What did Captain James Cook do as a part of Australias history?

April 26, 2017Australia Captain History james cook

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What did Captain James Cook do as a part of Australias history?

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Cook returned a favourable report on the eastern coast following his expedition in 1770. His report was enough to convince the British authorities to colonise the continent as a penal settlement which, over time, developed into a free settlement.