Were the Dutch the first to discover Australia?
While Indigenous Australians have inhabited the continent for tens of thousands of years, and traded with nearby islanders, the first documented landing on Australia by a European was in 1606. The Dutch explorer Willem Janszoon landed on the western side of Cape York Peninsula and charted about 300 km of coastline.
How did the Dutch get to Australia?
Dutch sailors were amongst the first Europeans to reach Australia. In 1606 the Duyfken became the first ship to chart part of Australia’s coastline, and other Dutch explorers soon followed. In the early 19th century a few Netherlands-born convicts were transported to Australia.
When did the Dutch first arrive in Australia?
1606
Who nearly discovered Australia?
The first documented encounter was that of Dutch navigator Willem Janszoon, in 1606. Dutch seafarers also visited the west and north coasts of the continent, as did French explorers. The most famous expedition was that of Royal Navy Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook 164 years after Janszoon’s sighting.
What is the Aboriginal word for mother?
ipmenhe
How do you say dog in Aboriginal?
Different words for dog In Warlpiri, there are two words for dog: jarntu and maliki.
What is hello in Aboriginal?
Some of the most well known Aboriginal words for hello are: Kaya, which means hello in the Noongar language. Palya is a Pintupi language word used as a greeting much in the same way that two friends would say hello in English while Yaama is a Gamilaraay language word for hello used in Northern NSW.
How do I prove I’m aboriginal?
Perhaps you have copy of birth or marriage certificates of your parents or grandparents, or a certificate that traces your family to a particular Aboriginal station or reserve. You may have oral history stories that link to an area or person or even a photograph.
What does Munga mean in Aboriginal?
Munga – In Walmatjarri and in the Fitzroy Valley region this word means girl but in one of the NT languages, this word is used to swear at a woman.
What is the Aboriginal word for ocean?
Landscape
| ganing | cave |
|---|---|
| garagula | ebb tide |
| garrigarrang | sea |
| gumirri | hole |
| guru | deep water |