Governor phillips instructions 25 april 1787 uk transcript pdf. One day bennelong invited phillip to share a meal of whale at a beach in manly. Arthur phillip, born october 11, 1738, london, englanddied august 31, 1814, bath, somerset, british admiral whose convict settlement established at sydney in 1788 was the first permanent european colony on the australian continent phillip joined the british navy in 1755, retired in 1763 to farm for years in england, then served with the portuguese navy against spain. Captain arthur phillip, 1786 the dictionary of sydney. His views of predominantly free settlers foreshadowed the sentiments of the later emancipists. Talk on arthur phillip first fleet fellowship victoria inc. Woollarawarre bennelong was the first aboriginal man to visit europe and return. Draught instructions for governor phillip, 25 april 1787. It was in may 1790, that bennelong took it upon himself to return to his people, and to his life as a traditional man. Two days earlier about 20 cadigal men, the local people of the area, waded out to meet phillip s boat in north harbour. His mother, elizabeth breach, was english, and the widow of a navy captain.
Later landmarks in australian historyphillips arrival in englanda pension granted himfavourable comments upon his workhis naval promotionhis retirement to and death at bath, 241 appendix i. For the first few years they did not have much food, and life was very hard. The small bay that captain arthur phillip chose for australias first convict settlement was sydney 17. Governor arthur phillip 1738 1814 arthur phillip was born on 11 october 1738 in the parish of allhallows, ward of bread street, london, the second child of jacob phillip, a language teacher who came to london from frankfurt, and elizabeth, nee breach. If you would like to participate, visit the project page. When captain arthur phillip sailed the first fleet to new south wales, he established a new colony that marked the beginning of the modern nation of australia. His father was a germanborn language teacher, jacob phillip. By january 20, 1788, the ships of phillip s mighty first fleet had been reunited in botany bay. The draught instructions for governor phillip is the only known physical remnant of the original document which set out the constitutional foundation of the colony under captain arthur phillip. The central figure is george arthur, governor of van diemens land modern tasmania from 1824 to 1836, the crucial years, and an examination of arthurs public.
About 160 000 convicts were brought to australia from 1788 until 1868. On 5 september the museum of sydney is hosting a full day symposium about the life and times of governor arthur phillip. Captain arthur phillip of the first fleet, having decided to sail ahead of the rest of the fleet to prepare for the new settlement, sighted the coast of van diemens land. Gold mining operations on the mount alexander goldfield near port phillip, during the australian gold rush, victoria, australia, circa 1855. A source book of australian history by gwendolen h swinburne. This was not the end of his association with the white settlers far from it. Arthur phillip led them as the first governor of new south wales. This trip was a success because not many people died. In office 7 february 1788 11 september 1795 succeeded b john hunter. He was a british naval officer who established the first permanent european colony on the australian continent. Captain arthur phillip facts for students pdf kesab.
This may have been one of the reasons phillip was asked to lead the expedition to australia. Arthur phillip high school, parramatta state high years 712 school named for phillip. Mar 09, 2018 works about phillip phillip, arthur, in dictionary of national biography, london. Arthur kriddler phillip was born in moscow, russia in 1738.
What was governor arthur phillips relationship with the eora, and other aboriginal people of the sydney region. The first colony was established at sydney by captain arthur phillip. With him were the 11 ships that made up the first fleet. Several left behind journals of literary merit and historical value.
Arthur phillip 17381814, admiral and governor, was born on 11 october 1738 in the parish of allhallows, ward of bread street, london, the second child of jacob phillip, a language teacher who came to london from frankfurt, and elizabeth, nee breach, former wife of captain herbert, r. Mlmss 7241 safe 1 234 arthur phillip was appointed first governor of the colony of new south wales on 12 october 1786. Chinas control of south asian waters could have extended to. Works by or about arthur phillip at internet archive.
Captain arthur phillip is eminent timeline created by sacredruin. Personal details born 11 october 1738 london, england. Australia has a fascinating history spanning millions of years, but it was in 1788 that european settlers arrived. Karya oleh atau tentang arthur phillip di internet archive. Geoffrey robertson, one of many interviewed by presenter scott bevan, argues that phillip is the most important person in australias history and his significance has been scandalously ignored. History of australia simple english wikipedia, the free. Australian history written examination friday november 2015 reading time.
Arthur phillip and the first fleet handout by stevens social. Secretary of state, lord sydney, chose captain arthur phillip of the royal navy to lead the fleet there and to be the first governor. Captain arthur phillip and the first fleet austlit. With customary sweep and swell, mundle puts you alongside 48yearold captain arthur phillip on the quarterdeck of the royal navy escort, hms sirius, as he commands his small armada of 11 ships, carrying over 1420 men, women and children, to the other side of the world. A short history of australia landesbildungsserver baden. Arthur phillip, british admiral whose convict settlement at sydney in 1788 was the first permanent european colony on the australian continent. It was friday 18 january 1788 that captain arthur phillip, commodore of the first fleet, reached botany bay, its precise location and name etched upon the map in 1770 by its discovery by captain cook. As a journal with questionable authenticity, it lacks the immediacy of tench. Oct 18, 2018 it was january 26, 1788, when captain arthur phillip landed at port jackson and claimed australia for the british.
Five surprising things about arthur phillip, the first. Captain arthur phillip is eminent timeline timetoast. Discover the land of australia with these 27 fun coloring pages with large print, traceable copywork. For a more detailed discussion of aboriginal culture, see australian aboriginal peoples. He was commander of the first fleet which sailed from spithead on 31 may 1787 and disembarked at port jackson, new south wales, on 26 january 1788. Phillip recognized the dangers of permitting the convicts to obtain spirits and the one occasion, in october 1792, when he allowed it to be sold to the other residents confirmed his fears, for there was widespread drunkenness and disturbance. Arthur phillip 17381814, admiral and governor, was born on 11 october 1738 in. Instructions for our trusty george r and well beloved arthur phillip esq. Arthur phillip is within the scope of wikiproject australia, which aims to improve wikipedia s coverage of australia and australiarelated topics.
Phillip was important because it was his practical ideas which helped. Meet the aboriginal people, captain james cook, sir joseph banks, arthur phillip, and early immigrants to australia. Arthur phillip, visionary hero of australian history. Nevertheless, he believed that christianity was good for the rehabilitation of the convicts, which included a large percentage of. Captain arthur phillip facts for students australia has a fascinating history spanning millions of years, but it was in 1788 that european settlers arrived. Arthur phillip wikisource, the free online library. Phillip was made governor of new south wales, the first european colony in australia, which is now the city of sydney. Of course, contemporary australian culture is dominated by summer weather, beach life, partying, and outdoor gettogethers. Illustrated under the supervision of frederic b schell, assisted by leading colonial and american artists 18861888 the australia chapel st nicholas parish church, barthampton, england. Works by this author published before january 1, 1925 are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. The first fleet arrives at sydney cove under captain arthur phillip to establish the first settlement in australia.
He was a intresting baby with the look of an explorer jul 19, 1763. New evidence on arthur phillips first landing place 26. Arthur phillip books has been recognised as a finalist for the past two years in two different categories. This article discusses the history of australia from the arrival of european explorers in the 16th century to the present. Arthur phillip a tribute to influential australian. Aboriginal australians arrived on the australian mainland by sea from maritime southeast asia between 40,000 and 70,000 years ago. Fletcher, phillip, arthur 17381814, australian dictionary of biography, volume 2, melbourne university press, 1967, pp 326333. In may 1787 the first fleet, commanded by captain arthur phillip 17381814, left portsmouth in england with six convict transports, three store ships and two navy vessels, including the flagship hms sirius. We thank our readers and clients for the support which has made this possible. Arthur phillip 1738 1814 admiral and governor governor phillip based his policies, not on any particular religious creed, though he was a nominal member of the church of england, but rather on a broad humanitarianism. This is a timeline of australian history, comprising important legal and territorial. A copy of this document is available in the historical records of australia. Arthur phillip simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The explorer wilhelm vlamingh arrived in western australia in 1696.
Jan 23, 2020 on january 26, 1788, captain arthur phillip guides a fleet of 11 british ships carrying convicts to the colony of new south wales, effectively founding australia. History indigenous australians first emigrated onto the continent more than 40,000 years ago, while european influences didnt start to show until the 17th century. You can hear from some of australias most significant scholars of colonial history, including dictionary of sydney board member and author grace karskens, on phillip and the eora. Exile and dislocation sue ballyn on january the 26th 1788 eleven british ships under the command of captain arthur phillip, first governor of the new colony, anchored on the east coast of australia at sydney cove and raised the british flag. Phillips policies, actions and responses have tended to be seen as a proxy for the europeans in australia as whole, just as his friend, the wangal warrior woolarawarre bennelongs allegedly tragic life has for so long personified the fate of aboriginal people since 1788. An aborigine wounds colony governor arthur philip with a spear. However, for indigenous australians, the arrival of the first fleet in 1788 began a struggle to survive and to keep their cultures alive.
Low this article has been rated as lowimportance on the projects importance scale. Arthur phillip 17381814 was an english naval officer and the first governor of new south wales. Due to the companys rapid growth in the past twelve months, it has progressed from micro to small business categories. Australian history timeline slides linkedin slideshare. Admiral arthur phillip the man, with lyn ferguson admiral arthur phillip holds a unique place in australian we know of his achievements and have numerous official records on his public life, as we approach the bicentenary of phillips death, author lyn ferguson discusses the man behind the public persona.
The 11 ships of the 1st fleet reached botany bay in january 1788 after a. Dirk hartog dirk hartog 1580 1621 was a 17th century dutch sailor and explorer, whose expedition was the second european group to land on australian soil. Works about phillip phillip, arthur, in dictionary of national biography, london. The original instructions are not held in any australian or international collection. In 1774 phillip joined the portuguese navy as a captain. His father was a german born language teacher, jacob phillip. New evidence on arthur phillips first landing place 26 january 1788 michael flynn and gary sturgess the location of governor arthur phillips first landing and the flagraising ceremony in sydney cove on 26 january 1788 has been an issue of dispute and uncertainty among historians since the 19th century. The episode was not repeated but it must remain a matter of doubt whether. Use this teaching resource in the classroom when learning about the importance governor arthur phillip had on the early australian colony as the first governor of new south wales.
He was also captain of the first fleet of convicts to arrive on australias shores. He was born on the south shore of the parramatta river around 1764. On january 26, 1788, captain arthur phillip guides a fleet of 11 british ships carrying convicts to the colony of new south wales, effectively founding australia. This short history of australia begins with a blank space on the map. On may, 1787 captain arthur phillip led a fleet of 11 ships on a 252day journey halfway. He retained his contact with arthur phillip in particular. On 26 january 1788 captain arthur phillip sailed into port jackson on hms supply and raised the british flag to proclaim the colony of new south wales. Australian dictionary of biography volume 2 1788 1850 phillip entry by b h fletcher arthur phillip by michael pembroke 20 arthur phillip internet as searched first fleet fellowship victoria folio newsletter editor anne gibson april 2014 and others. Arthur phillip handout with student questions and kwl activities. The first fleet of 11 ships, led by governor arthur phillip, departed from great britain for australia to begin european colonisation. The fleet carried more than 1,300 people, consisting of convicts and their children, and marines and their families. As the first governor of new south wales, he struggled with rebellious convicts and troops. Arthur phillip wikipedia bahasa melayu, ensiklopedia bebas. Captain arthur phillip is important to australian history as he was the first governor of the colony of new south wales.
The date of his arrival, 26 january, went on to mark australia day. By january 20, 1788, the ships of phillips mighty first fleet had been reunited in. The first name of the first man to circumnavigate australia. Edmund barton serves as the first prime minister of australia. Biographies of about people prominent in the development of australiaexplorers, artists, politicians, scientists, etc. The voyage of governor phillip to botany bay with an account of the establishment of the colonies of port jackson and norfolk island, compiled from authentic papers, which have been obtained from the several departments to which are added the journals of lieuts. It is the start of the british penal colony which is made up of mostly prisoners. The date has long been a difficult symbol for many aboriginal and torres strait islander. He established a british penal colony that later became the city of sydney, australia. Here we have some interesting information about the first fleets captain, arthur phillip. B this article has been rated as bclass on the projects quality scale.
Arthur phillip first fleet fellowship victoria inc. Arthurphillip mediarelease pm3 sydney living museums. The artistic, musical and spiritual traditions they established are among the longest surviving. Aug 14, 2015 later landmarks in australian historyphillips arrival in englanda pension granted himfavourable comments upon his workhis naval promotionhis retirement to and death at bath, 241 appendix i. Australian history homeschool curricula teachers pay teachers. Why is arthur phillip important to australian history. Admiral phillip wikisource, the free online library.
Arthur phillip was an important figure in the history of australia. In late november 1789, governor arthur phillip had orders from king george iii to use every possible means to open dialogue with the natives. Aboriginal traditions about flooding of the australian coast poster 2014. Phillip took a group of convict ships from portugal to brazil.
Aboriginal tribesaboriginal tribes aboriginal tribes thought to have arrived in australia. The abcs scott bevan delves into the story behind the man who became the first governor of new south wales. Commissioned by the british admiralty in october 1787, the fleet, composed of two kings ships, hms sirius and hms supply, six hired transports. Prior to documented history, travelers from asia may have reached australia. A poster to display in the classroom when learning about governor arthur phillip. On january the 26th 1788 eleven british ships under the command of captain arthur phillip, first governor of the new colony, anchored on the east coast of australia at sydney cove and raised the british flag. Arthur kriddler phillip was born in fulham, london, in 1738. The history of australia is the history of the area and people of the commonwealth of australia, including its preceding indigenous and colonial societies. In 1788 the first fleet arrived at sydney cove under captain arthur phillip to establish the first settlement in australia, a penal colony. Arthur phillip and the first fleet handout by stevens. By january 20, 1788, the ships of phillips mighty first fleet had been reunited in botany bay. A classroom unit for year 9 australian history and. The marking of 26 january is an important date in australias history and has changed over time. Help your students learn more about the land down under with the following set of free printables.
Picturesque atlas of australia, edited by andrew garran. The occupation became a war, the longest war in australias history, a war that. While most australians recognise arthur phillips name, few seem to know much about him. New perspectives on arthur phillip, first governor of. Biography arthur phillip australian dictionary of biography. Prior to his departure for new south wales, phillip received his instructions composed by lord sydney from king george iii, with the advice of his privy council.