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The Flag Raising Ceremony site
The Flag Raising Ceremony site
After deciding that Botany Bay was not satisfactory for a settlement, Governor Phillip decided to look for a more suitable location. On the 26th January he found Port Jackson and Sydney Cove.
Governor Arthur Phillip raised the Union Jack, the flag of England on the 26th January 1788 on the shore of Sydney Cove (or today's Circular Quay). This ceremony was a symbol to show that England had claimed NSW as its colony. A colony is land that is claimed and ruled by another country.
Some interesting points are -
The 26th January was first called Foundation Day to remember the day the colony of NSW was founded.
Today we remember this historic event and call it Australia Day.
For Aboriginal people, this can be a sad day to remember as it is the day their country was occupied by the English. It is sometimes called Invasion Day.
It is important that on Australia Day we celebrate all the great things about being Australian as well as remembering and celebrating the culture of Aboriginal people.
Did you know?
The Union Jack was slightly different back then to today's flag because Ireland had not joined the United Kingdom in 1788.
A painting by Algernon Talmage from 1937 called,The founding of Australia - shows what it might have looked like when Governor Phillip raised the Union Jack at Sydney Cove.
Source: Creative Commons 4.0 : Mitchell Library - State Library of NSW
Source: Creative Commons 4.0 : Mitchell Library - State Library of NSW
A water colour by William Bradley painted in 1788 - The convict settlement at Sydney Cove with houses on the right in The Rocks and a small freshwater stream is shown.Source: Creative Commons 4.0 : State Library of NSW
TIME TRAVEL.mp4Travel back in time to see how Sydney Cove and The Rocks has changed over time
Play the Australian National Maritime Museum Voyager Game
Play the Australian National Maritime Museum Voyager Game
This year is 1830. You’re the Surgeon Superintendent aboard a convict vessel transporting its human cargo from Britain to the far reaches of the known world – Van Diemen’s Land. You’re charged with delivering several hundred convicts to the colony in the shortest time with minimum loss of life. This is the way to make money and further your reputation and position. Are you up to the task?
The Voyage is an online game based on real convict voyages. Sign on for your voyage here! http://www.sea.museum/explore/apps-and-games/voyage-game
Source: Australian National Maritime Museum.
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