James Cook Claims Part Of Australia
August 22 1770

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James Cook names and lands on Possession Island, Queensland and claims the east coast of Australia as New South Wales in the name of King George III.
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George III of the United Kingdomexternal
New South Walesexternal
Australiaexternal
Queenslandexternal
Possession Island (Queensland)external
James Cookexternal
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