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The British First Fleet, led by Governor Arthur Phillip arrives in New South Wales
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British settlement founded at Norfolk Island.
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George Bass and Matthew Flinders sail from Sydney to Tasmania.
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Convicts come to Australia /Tasmania.
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A settlement is founded at Risdon on the Derwent River in Van Diemen's land.
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The Risdon settlement is moved to Sullivan's Cove (now Hobart)
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Australia's first bank, the Bank of New South Wales.
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A penal colony is founded at Moreton Bay,
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The whole of Australia is claimed as British territory.
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New Zealand is proclaimed as a separate colony, no longer part of New South Wales.
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The ship Cataraqui is wrecked off King Island in Bass Strait.
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Australia's first university, the University of Sydney.
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Victoria separates from New South Wales.
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Assisted Immigration to Australia
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Van Diemen's Land name changed to Tasmania.
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Chinese immigrants to Australia (Gold rush).
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A severe of depression hits Australia
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King Edward VII approved the design of the Australian flag.
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Alfred Deakin elected Prime Minister
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Surfing is first introduced to Australia