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60,000 BCE
The first humans come to the continent
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8000 BCE
The boomerang was invented
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Period: 60 BCE to
History of Australia
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1522
The first Europeans find Australia
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The first Official spotting for Australia
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Australia is claimed for Great Britain
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The first colonies are set up
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Australia is officially named
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An Australian gold rush
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Ayer’s Rock is discovered
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Australia becomes an independent federation
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The Australian flag is approved and flown
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The Navy was founded
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The capital city changes
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Penicillin is developed
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The Olympics come to Australia
