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Background: Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name of Great Britain. Six colonies were created in the late 18th and 19th centuries; they federated and became the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. The new country took advantage of its natural resources to rapidly develop its agricultural and manufacturing industries and to make a major contribution to the British effort in World Wars I and II. In recent decades, Australia has transformed itself into an internationally competitive, advanced market economy. It boasted one of the OECD's fastest growing economies during the 1990's, a performance due in large part to economic reforms adopted in the 1980's. Long-term concerns include pollution, particularly depletion of the ozone layer, and management and conservation of coastal areas, especially the Great Barrier Reef.




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128 days ago: DannigirlR published a blog
Albany and its wild weather
July 2nd 2009  Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Albany
This is our fourth night in Albany, we decided to stay 4 as the caravan park gave us a deal to pay for 3 and stay 4 nights, and as there is so much to see here we decided to take the deal. The fi ... [full story]

132 days ago: DannigirlR published a blog
Beautiful Esperance and other beaches
June 29th 2009  Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Albany
Tonight we are at Albany WA. We haven't looked around too much as we only arrived late this afternoon. The caravan park we are staying in is quite nice but quite expensive. Oh well we have stayed i ... [full story]

Hello from Albany
146 days ago: ValandDoug published a blog
Hello from Albany
June 15th 2009  Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Albany
After leaving Esperance, we had a longish drive, stopping overnight at Jerramungup - the first of the towns ending in 'up' in this area- in the aboriginal Noongar language, ‘up’ means &ls ... 7 photos [full story]

151 days ago: thetrekaround published a blog
Stop nineteen to twenty-two
June 10th 2009  Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Albany
A small piece of advice; cruise ships are not fun. Reading the last entry, I remember hoping that the boat would be really excitingly cheesy but sadly it wasn't. It just moved from side to side fo ... [full story]

Albany to Esperance
186 days ago: BindyandTony published a blog
Albany to Esperance
May 6th 2009  Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Albany
Friday 1st May ~ can’t believe it’s May already, where have the last 3 months gone? Anyway had a lovely leisurely hot shower (the first for 3 days!!) then sent last blog before setting of ... 11 photos [full story]

Wine, Waves, Caves & Trees!
191 days ago: BindyandTony published a blog
Wine, Waves, Caves & Trees!
May 1st 2009  Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Albany
Saturday 25th April - Stayed at Frank Lipino Memorial rest area last night and on road early this morning. Heading towards Bunbury - did a U turn and took scenic route to Serpentine Dam - wonderful s ... 21 photos [full story]

Southern Coast:Walpole to Albany
198 days ago: Deronda published a blog
Southern Coast:Walpole to Albany
March 19th 2007  Oceania » Australia » Western Australia » Albany
Escaping form Perth for a few days I drive along the coast from Walpole to Albany. Attractions during this trip are the Valley of Giants, inlet beaches and the former whaling city of Albany. , 450 ... 7 photos [full story]


Albany Blog Entries

Ocean Beach
Jon fishing
Just climbed up there to Castle Rock!
The Sterling Ranges
Greens Pool Bay
Pelican's and all
Misery Beach
Misery Beach
Sunset near Albany
The Bird Sanctuary 2
Tony at base of tree
Esperence
Andrew takes the last few steps

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