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Australia Day 2020: Why the British sent convicts Down Under

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December 31, 2019
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It’s a controversial date in Australia, but for many Down Under, Australia Day, which falls on January 26 every year, is the perfect excuse for a few beers and a barbecue.

Marking the day in 1788, when British settlers arrived on Australian shores for the first time and Captain Arthur Phillip raised the Union Jack at Sydney Cove, the celebration has been part of the national calendar since 1935, and a public holiday since 1994. For millions it’s an opportunity to celebrate national pride, either by going to an organised event in their community or by meeting up with family and friends on the holiday.

But why did the British decide to travel to Australia and how did British explorer Captain Matthew…


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