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The first recorded landfall by a European on Australian soil
The Dutch East India Company (VOC) ship Duyfken, under Captain Willem Janszoon, explores the western coast of Cape York Peninsula. -
English explorer William Dampier explores the west coasts of Australia.
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The first ship of the Third Fleet arrives at Sydney Cove.
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The Rum Rebellion
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New South Wales western border is extended to 129° E. Van Diemen's Land is proclaimed.
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Swan River Colony has its name changed to Western Australia.
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Western Australia becomes a penal colony.
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The Australian National Flag was flown for the first time
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Western Australia celebrates its centenary