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Matthew Flinders explored Western Australia
In 1801 Matthew Flinders was required to explore the uncharted areas of Australia. -
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History of Western Australia
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Captain James Stirling explored the Swan River, but in the hope of finding a good site for a colony.
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In 1850, the settlement we know as Perth was declared a colony.
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In 1869 John Forrest travelled over 3000 km, exploring the north east of Perth.
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In the early 1880’s pearling began in the sea off Broome.
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Gold was discovered in W.A at Halls Creek in the Kimberly.
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W.A supplied 90% of the world's pearl shell
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Diamonds were discovered in an old volcano in 1979