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Captain James Cook
In 1788, the captain James Cook discovered Sydney Harbour with the settlers. -
Perth
The city of Perth was settled by english man in 1829. -
Melbourne and Sydney
Thank's to gold, Melbourne and Sydney became very important and modern cities. -
Australia, a nation
The six states of Australia were assembled with a constitution in 1901 to created a country : Australia -
First World War
The first world war in Australia was very deadly. Indeed, 400 000 men were volunteered to fight but unfortunally, 60 000 men weren't came back... -
Great Depression
In 1929, there was a big crisis in Australia with social and economic consequences. A lot of Australian financial institutions failed. -
Snowy Mountains Hydroelectrics Scheme
The country's economy was better in 1950 in part thank's to migrants but also with the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme near Canberra. -
Referendum
The Aboriginal Australians were finally recognized by autorities. So there was a referendum to include this population in future censuses. -
Australian Labor Party
In 1972, there was a new gouvernement. The purpose was about many subjects. For exemple, remove university fees, promote multiculturalism and give more freedom to woman about divorce. -
Kevin Rudd
Some reform were placed by the Labor Party and Kevin Rudd, he is director of this party. They changed Australia's industrial relation system, climate change policies or health and eductaion sectors.
