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The Dutch(Netherland) sailed to Australia.
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1768-1771 James Cooks first voyage to Dutch East Indies, Australia, and New Zealand
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Captain James Cook sailed around Australia
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1776-1779 to Hawaiian Islands, California, and Alaska
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British ships called the “First Fleet” left England with convicts to establish a prison colony
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British prisoners settled in Australia
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remnants of the Aborigines in the settled areas were moved onto Reserves
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Immigration Restriction Act of 1901 was established
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Australia Act -- all legal ties with the British Empire were severed
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1772-1775 to New Zealand, Friendly Island, and Easter Island