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Capt. James Cook of Great Britain took posession with the East coast. All of Australia was claimed by the British in 1829. A total of 6 colonies were created in the 18th and 19th centuries. After they were federated, they later became the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901.
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The First Fleet of ships arrive at Sydney Cove to create the first settlement in Australia. Sydney was then founded. The date of thier arrival went on to create Australia Day.
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England played against Australia in the first cricket test match. About a year after that, Australia toured England for the very first time and were succesful at beating the Englishmen.
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He wanted the party to be independent of interest groups like really big businesses. And that the party would only get money of individual people in small amounts rather than trade groups or associations.
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Japan became Australia's chief trading partner. Australia is also New Zealand's most important economic partner.
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Australia introduces new immigration laws by cutting off the number of unskilled workers allowed in the country.
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Aboriginal people are allowed to claim their ancestors' land in the Northern Territory. The bill was signed by the governer of Australia on December 16th, 1976.
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Australia hosts the 2000 Olympic Games. Some Winners: Tom Dolan (swimming, USA), Ryko Tamura (judo, Japan), Maurice Greene (athletics, USA).
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Australia's first female priminister, Julia Gillard takes charge.
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THIS IS A BC DATE. Aborininies created the first boomerang for hunting. The shape and flight path makes a great tool for hunting birds and small mammals.
