Norfolk Island Foundation Day Celebrations March 2012
Celebrate Norfolk Island Foundation Day on beautiful, historic Norfolk Island. Foundation Day Re-enactment commemorates the arrival on 6 March 1788 of Lieutenant Philip Gidley King with 22 people (including 15 convicts) to form the first settlement on Norfolk Island. 1788 Foundation Day Re-enactment: Tuesday 6 March 2012 Special visit to No.9 Quality Row – Kingston and Arthurs Vale Public Research Centre, Norfolk Island Cemetery Tour Norfolk has a unique beauty of its own, with its...
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Exhibition at the Australian National Museum – Canberra Until 31 Jul 2011 Temporary Exhibition Gallery Admission fees apply Not Just Ned reveals the extraordinary influence of the Irish in Australia, from the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, to the continuing influx of young Irish backpackers today. From politics and religion, to industry, art, music and dance, the Irish have had a far-reaching influence on Australia. More Details Discover the surprising but true history of the Irish...
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