AUSTRALIA — AUSTRALIA, island continent, within the British Commonwealth. At least six Jewish convicts who arrived at Botany Bay, New South Wales, in 1788 were later among the first settlers, including John Harris who, when freed, became the first policeman… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
1857 — This article is about the year 1857. Millennium: 2nd millennium Centuries: 18th century – 19th century – 20th century Decades: 1820s 1830s 1840s – 1850s – 1860s 187 … Wikipedia
Australia — Mass immigration of Hindus from India to Aus tralia occurred later than in most other regions of the British Commonwealth, largely because of the 1901 Immigration Restriction Act, a policy enacted by white Australians to limit the numbers of… … Encyclopedia of Hinduism
1857 in architecture — The year 1857 in architecture involved some significant events.Buildings*Absecon Lighthouse in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States is completed. *Treasury Building, Melbourne, Australia is completed. *Wesley Church, Melbourne, Australia is… … Wikipedia
Australia–Russia relations — AustralianndashRussian relations date back from first contact in 1807, with the arrival of a Russian vessel in Sydney. Consular relations were established in 1857. Diplomatic relations were established in 1942, and the first Australian embassy… … Wikipedia
1856 in Australia — See also: 1855 in Australia, other events of 1856, 1857 in Australia and the Timeline of Australian history.Incumbents Governors Governors of the Australian colonies: *Governor of New South Wales Sir William Denison *Governor Queensland office… … Wikipedia
1858 in Australia — See also: 1857 in Australia, other events of 1858, 1859 in Australia and the Timeline of Australian history.Incumbents Governors Governors of the Australian colonies: *Governor of New South Wales Sir William Denison *Governor Queensland (office… … Wikipedia
Members of the South Australian House of Assembly, 1857–1860 — This is a list of members of the first parliament of the South Australian House of Assembly, which sat from 22 April 1857 until 1 March 1860. The members were elected at the inaugural 1857 election. Next Assembly: 1860–1862 Name Electorate Start… … Wikipedia
List of localities in Victoria (Australia) — Map of Local Government Areas in Victoria This is a list of locality names and populated place names in the state of Victoria, Australia, outside the Melbourne metropolitan area. It is organised by region from the south west of the state to the… … Wikipedia
Liste der Premierminister von South Australia — Diese Liste zeigt die Premierminister (engl. premier) des australischen Bundesstaates South Australia. Nr. Name Partei Amtsantritt Rücktritt 01. Boyle Finniss 24. Oktober 1856 21 … Deutsch Wikipedia
