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May 23, 1521
Many believe that the European discovery of Australia was by a Portugeuse expedition.
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English ship Tryall saw west coast of Australia but did not land
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English man William Dampier explored west coast of Australia.
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Captain James Coook discovers fertile southeast coast.
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HMS Supply anchored on northern side of Botany Bay
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Rev. Richard Johnson performed the colony's first religious service
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Thomas Barratt hanged for stealing inside stores, first execution.
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James Freeman was pardoned even though he stole flour, he became a public excecutiner.
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Phillip Gidley King explored Broken Bay. He then found and named Pittwater
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First Ship of Third Fleet arrived at Sydney Cove
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Rum Rebellion
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John Oxley charts the Lachlan River
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First Parliament met in Parliament House, Melbourne
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Australian National Flag was flown for the first time
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The Royal Australian Navy was founded
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Australia send women to Olympics Games for the first time
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A team of scientists develop penecillin under Howard Florey
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Australia becomes a founding member of United Nations
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New Parliament House opened in Canberra
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27 Summer Olympic Games held in Sydney
