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In 1770 captain James Cook landed at botany bay on his ship then he kept to eastern coast of Australia claiming it for Great Britain.
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In the 1788 The first British settlement was established in Sydney by Captain Arthur Phillip. It was the start of the British penal colony which is made up of mostly prisoners.
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In the 1803 Australia was proven to be an island when English navigator Matthew Flinders completes the sail around the island.
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In the 1808 The Rum Rebellion occurs and the current governor, William Bligh, was arrested and removed from his office.
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In the 1824 The name of the island was changed from New Holland to Australia.
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In the 1829 The settlement of Perth was founded on the southwest coast. England lays claim to the entire continent of Australia.