What Happened on May 13, 1787

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Article: How Australia Was Born

Captain Phillip steps ashore in a new land. Photo: Sydney Living Museums
Captain Phillip steps ashore in a new land. Photo: Sydney Living Museums

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Historical Events


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Arthur Phillip sets sails with 11 ships of criminals to Botany Bay, Australia

1st Governor of New South Wales Arthur Phillip
1st Governor of New South Wales
Arthur Phillip

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