Governor lachlan maquarie

First 5 Governors of NSW

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    Governor Arthur Phillip

    Acheivements
    He was the first Governor of Australia.
    He led the first fleet.
    He was a Royal Navy Officer.
    Intresting facts
    He could speak 4 different languages.
    He hated slavery.
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    Governor John Hunter

    Achievements
    He was a surgeon
    He won the Copley Medal which was the most scientific award in the England in 1787.
    Intresting Facts
    He served in the American Independence War.
    He was second captain of the Sirius.
    He was the youngest sibling out of 10.
    He had survived 3 shipwrecks.
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    Governor Phillip Gidley King

    Achievements
    He regulated prices, work hours and wages.
    He also gave convicts jobs.
    Intresting Facts
    He helped develop whaling, mining and livestock farming as well as many schools.
    When he joined the navy at age 12. He was captain servant.
    He fought in the American Independence War.
    He prevented a mutiny.
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    Governor William Bligh

    Interesting Facts
    He joined the navy when he was 7.
    He had a salary of 2000£.
    He caused the rum rebellion.
  • The Rum Rebellion

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    Governor Lachlan Macquarie

    Achievements
    He made the first currency in Australia.
    His leadership lasted 11 years
    He is called the father of Australia.
    Intresting Facts
    He gave the convicts a pardon and gave them freedom.
    He allowed more people to get jobs.