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History of Australia

By MouschiVanPels
  • James Cook finds Austrialia

    James Cook finds Austrialia

    •1770: James Cook lands on the east coast of Australia and claims it for Britain.
  • British find Austrailia

    British find Austrailia

    The British find Austrailia.
  • Port Arthur

    Port Arthur

    •1833: Port Arthur (a penal colony).
  • Aborigines

    Aborigines

    The British monarch gets control over the Aborigines.
  • Penal Colonies

    Penal Colonies

    Criminals were sent to Australia.
  • Last Convicts

    Last Convicts

    •1868: The last convicts are transported to Australia.
  • Commonwealth of Australia

    Commonwealth of Australia

    •1901: The Commonwealth of Australia created.

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