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Discovery of Australia
Williem Janszoon makes the first documented european discovery of Australia -
First Fleet of British Ships
First fleet of british ships arrive in sydney, at the time called new south wales. -
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Early colonial era
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The Black War
The Black War was the period of a violent conflict between the British colonists and Australian aboriginals. Most of the Tasmanian aboriginals were wiped out. -
The Gold Rush
During the Australian gold rushes, many people relocated to areas which contained gold. The outcome Changed the convict colonies into more progressive cities with the influx of free immigrants.