British Colonisation - Internet Research Sheet

Name ...............................                                                        Class ...........

First Fleet

Who was in command of the First Fleet?

What was the date when they left Portsmouth?
Name 2 places the First Fleet stopped on the way to Australia?
How many ships were in the First Fleet?
What was the date when they arrived at Port Jackson?

Early Sydney

What was the name of the stream the early settlers used for fresh water?

Why do you think Farm Cove was given its name?

Who is known as Australia's first farmer?

Where was his farm?

Early Arrivals

When did the Second Fleet arrive in Australia?
How many ships sailed with the Second Fleet?
When did the Third Fleet arrive in Australia?
How many ships sailed with the Third Fleet?

Early Settlements

In what year were settlements started in -

Hobart Brisbane Perth Melbourne Adelaide