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  The Dutch sailed to Australia , but they got scared of the aborigines, so they did not settle there.
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  Captian James Cook sailed around Australia. He then settled.
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  The first British prisoners were brought to Australia. It was called the "First Fleet".
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  The Gov. officals created boundraies for Australia.
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  Englans stopped sending prisoners to Australia.
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  THe Commonwealth of Australia was established.
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  The new capital, Canberra was estbalished.
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  The federal government passed laws for the Aborginies.
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  Australia Act- all legal ties with England were served.
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  55% of the people voted to stay with the Queen.