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Up until this point aboriginal people occupied this area of the world. Europeans didn't discover Australia until the 17th century.
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A convict settlement was suggested by Banks. Planned to build it at Botany Bay.
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Great Britain started colonizing Australia from the west side. The colonization went strong until 1850. British troops were led by Phillip.
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The country's previous name "New Holland" was replaced with "Australia".
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Western Australia is now considered to be a "Penal Colony". This is a colony that consists of prisoners from another country.
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British troops are removed from Australia. Most likely caused to it's previous defeat in world war two.
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Government is established for the newly independent country.
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Rename government as an independent federation.
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Australian Flag is approved and flown.
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Ford Motor Company starts production of its product in Gee long Australia.
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First swimsuit produced using brand name Speedo.
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Penicillin is developed for the first time medically.
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Decoration of war on Japan independent from Britain.
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Curtin forms allegiance with the USA, shifting their allegiance with Britain.
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Australia plays key role in creating the United Nations.