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Map proves Portuguese discovered Australia: new book

2007/03/21 06:25:54 @Reuters: Top News

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A 16th century maritime map in a Los Angeles library vault proves that Portuguese adventurers, not British or Dutch, were the first Europeans to discover Australia, says a new book which details the secret discovery of Australia.
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