The Cambridge History of the British Empire: pt. 1. Australia. pt. 2. New ZealandArthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians The University Press, 1933 - Great Britain |
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... ships , but whether French , Spanish or Portuguese , he was not certain . Satisfied with this information , Phillip , being anxious to get his people ashore , sailed for Sydney forthwith , leaving Captain John Hunter of the Sirius to ...
... ships , but whether French , Spanish or Portuguese , he was not certain . Satisfied with this information , Phillip , being anxious to get his people ashore , sailed for Sydney forthwith , leaving Captain John Hunter of the Sirius to ...
Page 85
... ships to correct the effect of iron upon the needle . He was also the first navigator to use the barometer to predict changes in the direction of wind , this discovery being of first - class importance in the days of sailing ships.5 His ...
... ships to correct the effect of iron upon the needle . He was also the first navigator to use the barometer to predict changes in the direction of wind , this discovery being of first - class importance in the days of sailing ships.5 His ...
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... ships were brought to Sydney , they could not be treated as prizes . They were sold by public auction , and the proceeds of the sale held in trust until a final adjudication was made.1 In 1812 the United States of America declared war ...
... ships were brought to Sydney , they could not be treated as prizes . They were sold by public auction , and the proceeds of the sale held in trust until a final adjudication was made.1 In 1812 the United States of America declared war ...
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