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The first person is hanged in Australia
A man called Thomas Barrett was hanged on this date -
First Theatre is built in Sydney
Around 1794 (not sure of month and date) -
Wool Export Begins
The first commercial batch of wool is shipped from Sydney to England. -
Bank of NSW Established
The Bank of New South Wales (which will eventually become Westpac) is established. -
Aborigines taken into Captivity
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First Melbourne Cup
The first Melbourne Cup is held -
Transportation ends
Transport of Convicts to Australia ends completely. -
All Children must attend School
A law is passed to say that all children over the age of 6 years old must attend school -
Federation
Federation creates the nation of Australia -
Canberra becomes Capital
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Period: to
First World War
Australia fights on behalf of the British -
Sydney airport is founded
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Sydney Harbour Bridge
Construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge starts. -
Olympics held in Melbourne
The olympics are held in Melbourne and TV broadcasting has begun around Australia -
Opera House Opened
Th Opera House is opened by Queen Elizabeth II
