In 1814, Matthew Flinders had suggested that the name ‘Australia’ be adopted for the continent which had, until then, been known as ‘New Holland’. In December of 1817, Governor Macquarie officially recommended that Flinders’ suggestion be adopted. Australia remained a geographic, rather than a socio-political entity until 1901 when the various colonies federated to form … Continue reading 1817 Macquarie recommends name ‘Australia’
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1817 Macquarie recommends name ‘Australia’
In 1814, Matthew Flinders had suggested that the name ‘Australia’ be adopted for the continent which had, until then, been known as ‘New Holland’. In December of 1817, Governor Macquarie officially recommended that Flinders’ suggestion be adopted. Australia remained a geographic, rather than a socio-political entity until 1901 when the various colonies federated to form … Continue reading 1817 Macquarie recommends name ‘Australia’