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The Dutch sailed to Australia but did not settle because they were on the desert side. Also they were attacked by the Aborigines.
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Captain James cook sailed to the other side of Australia where the climate was good and settled. He had guns that scared away the Aborigines.
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British ships first sent prisoners to Australia. This was called the "First Fleet".
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The states and territories were first created by the government .
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Great Britain stopped sending prisoners to Australia.
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The common wealth of Australia was established.
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Canberra was completed and took Melbourne's position as capital.
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The federal government began to pass laws to help the Aborigines.
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All legal ties from Great Britain were severed.
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55% of the votes were rejected the idea of becoming independent republic.
