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The First Fleet establishes the first white settlement in Australia.
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The Second Fleet arrives
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Flinders suggests the name Australia
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Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth cross the Blue Mountains
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Govenour Macquarie supports the name Australia but it is some time before this is adopted.
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1821 - 1830 During this period 32500 convicts arrive in Australia.
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The Moreton Bay settlement is moved and named Brisbane
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The first Scottish immigrants arrive in Victoria
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Transportation of convicts to Western Australia begins.
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The population of Victoria is 180000.
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1851 - 1870 Government spending on public works such as railways and telegraph systems increases in all colonies.
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All Brittish troops are removed from Australia and each colony establishes armed forces of their own.
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Gold is discovered in Western Australia.
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The first federal elections are held.
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The Australian Capital Territory is established.
