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English Lieutenant James Cook's expedition in HM Bark Endeavour charts the eastern coast of Australia.
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The British First Fleet, led by Governor Arthur Phillip arrives in New South Wales.
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The Eureka Stockade
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Australia becomes a federation & the first parliament meets in Melbourne.
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April 25th, Anzacs at Gallipoli.
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Darwin is attacked.
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Hosted Olympic Games, Sydney.