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European exploration: Dutch
The first European people sailed to Australia were the Dutch in 1606, but they did not settle their. -
European exploration: British
Caption James Cook sailed around Australia. -
First Fleet
British ships called "First Fleet" left England with convicts to establish a prison colony. -
settlement
British prisoners settled in Australia. -
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New South Wales
New South Wails was officially a prison colony consing mainly of convicts, marines, and the marines family. -
moving
Remnants of the tribes in the settled areas were moved onto Reserves. -
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Tasmania
It was the destination for the hardest of convicted British and Irish criminals, those who were secondary offenders having re-offended after their arrival in Australia. -
colony boundaries
Government officials created boundaries for the colonies that are still in place today. -
seperation
In the 19000's separation was an official government policy that lasted many decades. -
Commonwealth
The commonwealth of Australia was established. -
Immigration Restriction Act
Restricted Migration to people primarily of European decent. -
Melbourne
Melbourne served as the national capital until Canberra was completed. -
Aborigines
federal government began to pass legislation to help Aborigines.
