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History of Australia
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Dutch Sail to Australia
The Dutch sailed to Australia. They decided not to stay because the Aborigines attacked. -
Captain James Cook Arrives!
The British arrived and settled here. They named it South Wales. They also ignored all Aborigines. -
British Prisoners Settle
They British send there prisoners to Australia because they can't escape easily. -
Government makes Boundaries!!!
The government makes territories and states. They are the same as today! -
British Stop Sending Prisoners!
The British stopped sending prisoners. Now, Australia needs immigrants for a higher population. -
Commonwealth of Australia
They named what we know now, Australia, Commonwealth Australia. -
CANBERRA!!!!
Canberra is now capital! -
Aborigionies are helped!
The government passes laws to help the Aborigines! -
Australia Act!
Australia makes an act that removes all legal ties with the British government. -
Voters don't want an Independent government.
55% of the voters rejected the idea of an Independent Republic Government!
