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A British expedition led by Flinders and a French expedition led by Baudin explore VDL
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The Risdon Cove settlement is established by 49 settlers led by John Bowen. The aboriginal population is estimated by some to be between 4,000 and 10,000.
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Martial law is declared against bushrangers.
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The last aborigines to be captured in Tasmania surrender on the West Coast and are transferred to Wybelenna.
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1856 Responsible government is introduced in Tasmania.
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Charles Gould makes a geological survey of the West Coast.
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Victorian tariffs on overseas goods increase greatly.
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