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Convicts where sent to van dieman's land in Australia to serve their transportation sentence. But they were only sent there if that had committed a crime in Britain.
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Governor Macquarie suggested the name 'Australia' rather than 'New Holland' as it has been known in the past. 'Australia' becomes the name used by everyone.
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Between the time of 1830 and 1834, Aborigines are persuaded to come into captivity in exchange for food, clothing and protection.
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The first recorded game of AFL takes place.
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The first Melbourne Cup race is run
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A law is passed to say that all children over the age of six must attend school.
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Canberra becomes the nation's capital.
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World War 1 begins. Australia immediately declares allegiance with the British Empire.
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Vegemite is produced for the first time. However, it does not gain popularity until 1950.
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The greatest food on earth was made. The greatest food on earth was also called Milo.
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Australian Aboriginals granted full rights as Australian citizens. More than 90% of Australians vote 'Yes' in the referendum.
