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The first fleet of the British had arrived to establish a Penal Colony. The fleet included 9 transport ships and alongside had 2 smaller warships. This was the first colony on the Australian mainland. -
A new colony of Western Australia was established at Perth by famous Captain James Stirling. This colony became the capital city of Western Australia. -
South Australia was established with Adelaide as it's capital. It was named after Queen Adelaide. Multiple ships carried the British down to South Australia. -
Gold is very commonly found and an influx of Chinese to restrictions on their entry. The Aborigines get treated very poorly. -
Australia becomes the first country to introduce the secret ballot. They become very popular with elections due to the male suffrage universally. -
The Country becomes unified. Australia's commonwealth comes into play on the 1st of January. The Immigration Restriction Act puts a brake on non-white immigration. -
The Great Depression hits Australia very hard. The recovery process is tough especially since the Labor government was defeated. -
The US declared war on Japan. Australia allows the US to base it's supreme command for the Pacific war on it's territory. -
Australia begins a scheme for immigration from Europe. Over the next 30 years more than 2 million people arrive. -
They restrict the number of unskilled workers allowed into the country.