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Sydney - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (4598 words) |
 | Although urbanisation has destroyed most evidence of these settlements (such as shell middens), rock carvings still exist in several locations. |
| European interest in Australia arose with the sighting of Botany Bay by Lieutenant James Cook in 1770. |
| Under instruction from the British government, a convict settlement was founded by Arthur Phillip in 1788. |
| 1770 - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article (451 words) |
| 1767 1768 1769 - 1770 - 1771 1772 1773 |
| 1770 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). |
| March 5 - Boston Massacre: 5 Americans killed by British troops in an event that would help start the American Revolutionary War 5 years later. |
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