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In 1944 what was discovered in Marchinbar Island, has been of interest to historians who believe it likely that people made landfall in Australia before the first generally accepted by Willem Janszoon in 1606?

Question #150828. Asked by pehinhota.
Last updated Mar 20 2024.
Originally posted Mar 20 2024 7:33 AM.

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It is a well established fact that 'people' made landfall in mainland Australia long, long before 1606. In fact, some 50,000 to 65,000 years before.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Australia

The question probably refers to evidence that non-indigenous people may have landed in Australia before the generally accepted date of 1606.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marchinbar_Island#Discovery_of_ancient_coins

Response last updated by odo5435 on Mar 20 2024.
Mar 20 2024, 8:00 AM

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In 1944 what was discovered in Marchinbar Island, has been of interest to historians who believe it likely that people made landfall in Australia before the first generally accepted by Willem Janszoon in 1606?

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