I remember being very curious about this upon hearing of it from the "Bush Tucker Man" programs of Australia. He was both informed and persuasive. And so, my imagination was reignited by the Futility Closet Podcast "The Wild White Man" I thought I'd revisit the notion, and see if anything had been resolved. It seems - to an extent - that it has, bu the controversy is ongoing. I'll let you do your own research and make up your own mind.
Links:
- The Original Article that Raised the Question
- Prospect of Dutch Settlement Pre Fleet Raised
- The Bush-Tucker Man's Theory
- Modern DNA Testing Results
So, some questions answered, some remain, but curiosity feeds the mind...