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The Dutch come to Australia.
The first Europeans sail to to Australia were the Dutch. -
James Cook sailed around Australia
Captain James Cook sailed around Australia. Cook names the area New South Wales. -
The "First Fleets"
British ships the "First Fleets" left England with convicts to establish a prison colony. -
Prisoners brought to Australia
British prisoners settled in Australia. -
Remenants of the tribes.
Remenants of the tribes in the settled area were moved onto reserves. -
Colonies being seperated.
Government officials created boundaries for the colonies that are still in place today. -
Commonwealth
The Commonwealth of Australia was established. -
Immigration
Immigration Restriction Act: Restricted immigration to people primirily of European descent. -
Australia Act
All legal ties with the British Empire were severed. -
Votes
55% of votes rejected the idea of becoming an independent republic.
