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the first point
The British colony of New South Wales was established with the arrival of the First Fleet -
the second point
there is over a thousand settlers, including 778 convicts (192 women and 586 men) -
the third point
The colony was formally given out by Governor Phillip on 7 February 1788 at Sydney -
the fourth point
Sydney Cove offered a fresh water supply and a safe harbour, which Philip said 'with out exception the finest Harbour in the World -
the fith point
Governor Phillip was vested with complete authority over the inhabitants of the colony
