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Colony of WA established at Perth by captain James Stirling
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SA established with Adelaide as its capital
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Camels were the solution of transportation while exploring
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Gold is found in many locations leading gold rushes throughout the decade.population increased.an influx of chinese leads to restrictions on their entry. Abroginals were treated very badly
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Australia becomes the first country to introduce secret ballot (election)
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Australia and England play the first ever cricket test match in Melbourne
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The country is unified. The commonwealth of Australia comes into being on 1st january