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The Dutch
The Dutch were the first Europeans to sail to Australia. They did NOT settle there but were harassed and then left! -
James Cook
Captain James Cook sailed around Australia, avoided the Aborigines, and claimed the land for England. -
Prison Colony
British ships left England with convicts to establish a prison colony. -
The convicts settled
British prisoners settled in Australia -
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New South Wales
New South Wales was officially a penal colony consisting of convicts, marines, and the marines families. -
1868
British transported prisoners to Australia until 1868. -
Commonwealth of Australia
Commonwealth of Australia was established. -
Immigration Restriction Act of 1901
Immigration Restriction Act of 1901: restricted migration to people primarily of European descent. -
Melbourne
Melbourne served as the national capital until Canberra was completed. -
Aborigines
Policies were made to be in favor of Aborigines. -
Boundaries
Government officials created boundaries for the colonies that are still in place today.
