Dirk Hartog Questions


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What was the year that Hartog discovered Australia and what was the name of his ship?

How many days did Hartog spend on the Dirk Hartog Island?

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Why does Shark Bay have a unique place within Australia’s European history?

What was the month and date that Hartog discovered Australia.

Can you tell where Hartog was from? The writing on the plate that was translated into English tells us.

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In which direction did Hartog sail further than he should have which led to his discovery of Western Australia?

What was the name given to the cliff Hartog climbed and what did he put at the top of it?

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Was Hartog the first to land on Australian soil? How do you know?

Where is Hartog’s plate now and who found it?