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Changing Settlement Patterns in Australia

By amandasharpe
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    How has settlement patterns changed?

  • First Fleet arrives

    First Fleet arrives
    At this time approx. 9% of the continent was covered in forests.

  • 100 000+ settlers in Australia

    100 000+ settlers in Australia

  • Wheat & wool industries expanding

    Wheat & wool industries expanding

  • 1851-1860 Gold Rush brings 600 000 migrants

    1851-1860 Gold Rush brings 600 000 migrants

  • Railways carry farmers inland

    Railways carry farmers inland

  • Only 4-5% of Australia is forest

    Only 4-5% of Australia is forest