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dutch explorers found australia
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the first fleet of birtish ships arrived to establish a penal colony in new south wales
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a violent conflict between british colonists and aboriginal australians in tasmania.
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it was a rebellion instigated by miners in ballarat who revolted against the colonial authority of the united kingdom. it resulted in 27 deaths. the majority where miners.
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the commonwealth of australia was established as a dominion of the british empire.
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children of australian aboriginals and torres strait islanders were removed from their families.