ALBANY DOG 2

First port in Western Australia

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March 28th 2010
AN AMBLE IN ALBANY The day was overcast but dry and mild. We docked around eight and a shuttle bus was available to take us the short distance into Albany pronounced as in “you can call me Al”. Australians will point out that it is NOT the capital of New York. The bus drops us off at the top of the main drag and will pick us up at the foot of the hill. This works particularly well for ... read more

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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... ... read more