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Van Diemen's Land was the colonial name of the island of Tasmania used by the British during the European exploration and colonisation of Australia in the 19th century. The island, inhabited by Aborigines, was first encountered by the Dutch ship captained by Abel Tasman in 1642, working under the sponsorship of Anthony van Diemen, the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies.
Known as Van Diemen's Land, the name changed to Tasmania, when the British government granted self-governance in 1856. [1] It was a colony from 1856 until 1901, at which time it joined five other colonies to form the Commonwealth of Australia.
Van Diemen's Land is a 2009 Australian thriller set in 1822 in colonial Tasmania. [1] It follows the story of the infamous Irish convict, Alexander Pearce , played by Oscar Redding [ 2 ] and his escape with seven other convicts.
Van Diemen's Land or Henry the Poacher, Young Henry's Downfall, Beware Young Men (Roud 221). [1] is an English transportation ballad.It was widely published in broadsides during the 19th century, and was collected from traditional singers in England during the twentieth century.
Kikatapula (c. 1800 – 13 May 1832) was a leading Indigenous figure during the British invasion and colonisation of Van Diemen's Land, later known as Tasmania.Also called Kickerterpoller or Black Tom Birch, he spent part of his youth living with the colonists, learning English and being baptised as a Christian.
A campaign for self-government in Van Diemen's Land had first begun in 1842. A growing resentment against penal transportation to the colony, and a lack of effective legislation led to agitators lobbying for better representation. on 31 October 1845 the 'Patriotic six' walked out of the Legislative Council, leaving it without a quorum, but by 23 March 1847 they had been restored.
As well as a standalone outlet on Hobart harbourside, the Van Diemen’s Land Creamery ice cream can also be purchased from selected suppliers around the country. Creamy, sumptuous and award ...
On 3 May 1804, a number of Aboriginal Tasmanians were killed by guards of the fledgling British settlement at Risdon Cove, Van Diemen's Land. The events occurred in mysterious circumstances, perhaps as the result of a misunderstanding. [1]