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Who was the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales?

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Who was the first Governor of the colony of New South Wales?

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Captain Arthur Phillip Correct answer
Captain James Cook
Lachlan Macquarie
William Bligh

Explanation

Captain Arthur Phillip commanded the First Fleet and became the colony’s first governor.

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