After only a few days, finding the shallow, sandy bay too exposed and short on potable water, they sailed 20 kilometres or so north to Port Jackson, which they regarded as a superior location to found the settlement. Looking at Sydney Harbour today, it appears they made the right call. The contrast with today’s prosperity could not, however, have been more pronounced.
We expect that the series of dissemination on mandatory use of Rupiah will strengthen our commitment to realize the sovereignty of Rupiah within the Republic of Indonesia and support to achieve stability of Rupiah exchange rate. 20. To conclude, may God will always accompany, guide, and facilitate our steps towards a better future. Thank you. BIS central bankers’ speeches  3