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1. From which country did James Stirling come?
Holland (The Netherlands)
Britain
France
2. James Stirling first came to Western Australia because...
a) It was too wet to explore Northern Australia
b) He thought it was too cold in Sydney
c) He was bored.
3. His exploring of the Swan River began in which year?
a) 1827
b) 1828
c) 1829
4. He spent most of his time exploring.....
a) Rottnest Island
b) Garden Island
c) The Swan River and its surrounds
5) His impressions of the Aboriginal people were...
a) Very scary and unfriendly
b) Friendly and not very warlike
c) Not able to be approached.
6. In his report he described the Swan River region as...
a) Not suitable for settlement.
b) Very unsafe for white people
c) An excellent place for a colony