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Elizabeth Macurthur born in
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John Macurthur born in England
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Smallpox hits indigenous Australians. Ihad spread down from the north coast. Effect: Half of the aboriginal people die
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Supplies at the colony run low. Rations for everyone. Effect: Nearly a quarter of the population die
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John and Elizabeth Macurthur start wool industry. Effect: Warm woolen clothing around the colony
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Brittish Goverment decide to send anyone who wants to go to the colony as a life opportunity Effect: Population in the colony rises
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Two Catholic priests from Ireland arrive in NSW. It is the first time since 1804 the Irish have been allowed in the crowd. More Irish will come
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Failed attempt to herd remaining free Indigenous Tasmanians to end black war (indigenous vs. white people) Effect: The black war continued
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Eureka stockade. Miners startb rebellion Effect: Approx. 27 people die
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The end of transportation to Australias mainland. All convicts now sent to Van Diemans Land. Effect:Port Arthur prison made.
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Devastating droughts in NSW and Victoria. Difficulties for small farmers and small shops. Effect: Struggles for farmers who l,ive of their own food
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Truganini the last Tasmanian Aboriginal dies. Effect: No more Tasmanian Aboriginies
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The aboriginal board of protection is given the power to force half cast aboriginies out of their reserves. Effect: Fewer population at the reserves and all are full aboriginals
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The labor party is born. Effect: New politicians (Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard....)
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