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First Europeans
In 1606, the Dutch(the Netherlands) were the first Europeans to sail to Australia. When they got there, they were attacked by a group of Aborigines then the Dutch fled. -
Britain's Hero
Captain James Cook sailed around Australia, giving good accurate maps of Australia. He was a very asertive man who forced the Aborigines to give the land to them. -
PRISONERS
British Prisoners settled in Australia because Great Britain knew that the prisoners couldn't survive the water surrounding Australia or the steaming scorching desert. -
The Boundaries for Australia
In 1861, the boundaries for Australia were made with names like Western Australia and Southern Australia- not very creative names.... -
No Prisoners!
The government for Great Britain stopped sending prisoners to Australia. One of the prisons is called Port Arbor and it's very haunted. -
Commonwealth of Australia
In 1901, the Commonwealth of Australia was established -
Canberra
Canberra was completed as the capital of Australia! -
Help Aborigines
In 1967, the Australian Government gave rights to the Aborigines. They gave them land, but the really hot and deserty land. -
Cutting Ties
On February 7, 1986, the Australians cut their bond with Great Britain. They still do many clutures the UK does though. -
Being a Democracy
55% voters voted no to be a democracy in Australia. Guess they really like having a queen and a prime minister!
