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The Dutch sailed to Australia, were attacked by Aborigines, and abandoned further exploration.
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English sailors claim Australia for England under the leadership of Captain James Cook.
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The "First Fleet", a set of ships, transports British convicts to Australia.
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Australian government sets up the official boundaries for the colonies. These boundaries are still in place today, serving as the boundaries for the states and territories.
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The Britished ended the transportation of convicts to Australia.
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The Commonweatlh of Australia, a self-governing territory associated with Britain, was established.
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Canberra, a major city in Australia, becomes capital.
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The federal government of Australia begins to pass legislation to help Aborigines (natives of Australia).
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55% of Australian voters reject the idea of becoming an independent republic.
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All of Australia's legal ties with the British government were severed.
