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The Dutch explored Australia in 1606. They did it because were attacked by the Aborigines.
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Captain James Cook sailed around Australia. He also
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British pioneers settled in Australia.
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British ships called the “First Fleet” left England with convicts to establish a prison colony.
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In 1788 to 1832, New South Wales was officially a prison. British transported prisoners to Australia not until 1868.
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From 1833, until the 1850's, it was the destination for the hardest of convicted British and Irish criminals.
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Government officials created boundaries for the colonies.
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In 1986, the Australian Act was passed. And in 1999, 55% of the rejecters voted being Independent
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January 1, 1901, The Commonwealth of Australia was established. Commonwealth of Australia was established in 1927.Immigration Restriction Act of 1901 was also established. In 1967, federal government began to pass legislation to help the Aborigines.
