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In 1606 the first Europeans (the Dutch) sailed to Australia
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In 1770 Captain James Cook sailed around Australia
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In 1787 the First Fleet left England with convicts to establish a prison colony
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In 1788 New South Whales became a penal colony, consisting of convicts, marine(gaurds), and marine guards' families.
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In 1861 the governament created boundaries for the first seven colonies that ae still there today.
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In 1868 the British stopped sailing British prisoners to Australia
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In 1901, the Commonwealth of Australia was established
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In 1927 Canberra became the National Capital
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In 1967, the Federal Government began to pass legislation to help the Aborginies living conditions
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In 1999, people voted 55% to keep Australia as it is and not change it to an Independent Republic
