Gday...
1772 - France makes its first formal claim to Australian territory.
1791 - Convict James Ruse is given the first land grant in the colony of New South Wales.
1816 - Convict architect Francis Greenway is appointed Civil Architect and Assistant Engineer to the colonial government.
1853 - The great artist, Vincent van Gogh, is born.
1930 - Musician, painter and entertainer, Rolf Harris, is born.
1981 - An attempt is made to assassinate US President Ronald Reagan.
Cheers - John
Gday...
1772 - France makes its first formal claim to Australian territory.
1791 - Convict James Ruse is given the first land grant in the colony of New South Wales.
1816 - Convict architect Francis Greenway is appointed Civil Architect and Assistant Engineer to the colonial government.
1853 - The great artist, Vincent van Gogh, is born.
1930 - Musician, painter and entertainer, Rolf Harris, is born.
1981 - An attempt is made to assassinate US President Ronald Reagan.
Cheers - John