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1785-1900
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First Fleet Arrives
This was when the first fleet arrived in Australia. The ship mostly contained convicts, but there was some free settlers. -
When Most Free Settlers Migrated
From 1793-1850 was when most free settlers migrated. Throughout this time period around 200,000 people migrated. Almost all of them were British. -
Germans Arrive
This is when many German migrants started to arrive in Australia, especially German winemakers. -
Great Potato Famine
A massive famine in Ireland that caused lots of Irish people to migrate to Australia. -
The Gold Rush Started
When the gold rush started, it caused a lot of immigration to Australia from lots of migrants, especially Chinese migrants. -
Lambing Flat Riots
An anti-Chinese riot starting in 1860 and ending in 1861. -
End of Convict Transportation
After this date, all convict transportation ended.