Mark John Currie
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Mark John Currie
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Captain Mark John Currie RN played a significant role in the exploration of Australia and the foundation of the Swan River Colony, later named Western Australia. He explored areas in New South Wales, after which he returned to a post in England. In 1829 he married and left three weeks later for Australia on the 443-ton Parmelia with his wife and servants, arriving at the coast of what was to become the Swan River settlement on 31 May 1829. Chief among the other passengers were Lieutenant Governo
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British Royal Navy admiral (1795–1874)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_John_Currie
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2024-01-30T15:17:15Z
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