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👤 Famous People

Meet some important people from Australia's history!

⛵ James Cook

A British explorer who mapped Australia's east coast in 1770.

🤠 Ned Kelly

A famous Australian bushranger known for his homemade armour.

🏃‍♀️ Cathy Freeman

An Australian athlete who won gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

🇦🇺 Henry Parkes

An important leader who helped bring the Australian colonies together.

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James Cook

Who was he?

James Cook was a British explorer and navigator. In 1770, he travelled along and mapped Australia's east coast.

Why is he remembered?

His voyage created detailed European maps and records of Australia's east coast.

Did you know?

Cook's ship was called the HMS Endeavour.

Ned Kelly

Who was he?

Ned Kelly was a famous Australian bushranger who lived in the 1800s. He became well known for wearing homemade metal armour.

Why is he remembered?

Ned Kelly became one of the most famous and controversial figures in Australian history. His story is still told in books, museums and films today.

Did you know?

Ned Kelly and his gang made their own suits of heavy metal armour.

Cathy Freeman

Who is she?

Cathy Freeman is an Australian athlete who became famous for running the 400 metres.

Why is she remembered?

She won the gold medal in the 400 metres at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and became one of Australia's best-known athletes.

Did you know?

Cathy Freeman also lit the Olympic cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

Henry Parkes

Who was he?

Henry Parkes was an Australian politician who lived during the 1800s.

Why is he remembered?

He strongly supported the idea of bringing the Australian colonies together as one nation and played an important role in the movement towards Federation.

Did you know?

Henry Parkes is often called the "Father of Federation".