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Between 6000-7000 years before any landings or discovering of Australia, the land was occupied and inhabited by the Aboriginals (the original custodians of the land)
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The Europeans landed in Australia in 1606. The ship, Duyfken, was lead by Captain Willem Janszoon. This was the first documented landing of the Dutch in Australia.
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In 1644 Dutch seafarer, Abel Tasman, named the land of Australia 'New Holland'.
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In 1788 on the 26th of January, Captain James Cook landed in Botany Bay NSW. He claimed this land for British settlement.
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The Australian Gold Rush is a significant part f Australia's Histroy. This event cause
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In the beginning of Penal Colonies in Australia, Van Diemand's Land was one of the biggest colonies. Over 40% of convicts sent to Australia were transported here.
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The Gold diggers in Ballarat, build a stockade and declare that the government has been treating this poorly. This act has been viewed by authorities as a rebellious protest and was crushed.