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The Dutch Arrive
The Dutch(Netherlands) arrive in Australia,and are attacked by Aborigines. -
Great Britain Claims Land
Captain James Cook arrives in Australia,and claims New South Wales for Great Britain. -
The Prisoners are Taken
The U.K. had ru nout of room to put prisoners in the U.S. so they used Australia as a Penal colony for prisoners. -
Australian Colonies are Created
The colonial boundaries of Australia are created, and are still the same boundaries today. -
Time to Stop
The British stop sending prisoners to Australia. -
Independence fo Australia
The Commonwealth of Australia is formed. -
Australia has a Capital
Canberra is completed and becomes the capital. -
Citizenship for Aborigines
The federal government passes legislation for Aborigines. -
Australia Act
Australia is seperated from all lega lties with the U.K. -
Australia Apoligizes
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apoligizes for former mistreatment to the Aborigines.
