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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.