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Aborigines arrive from south-east Asia.
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Dirk Hartog landed on Australian soil. He was look for trade routes as an explorer.
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He was a Dutch explorer and australia was named new holland.
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James Cook claims the east coast of Australia.
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Arthur Phillip founds penal settlement in Sydney.
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Colony of Western Australia establishment by James Stirling.
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South australia established and Adelaide as capital.
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Gold is found in several locations leading to gold rushes throughout the decade.
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The country is united and the commonwealth is created.
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Canberra is made capital of Australia.
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Indonesia supports australia in war by expending troops.
