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James Cook discovers the east coast Of Australia.
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The first fleet arrives in New South Wales lead by Arthur Phillp
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George Bass and Matthew Flinders discover Tasmania is a island.
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There is a settlement at Risdon on the Derwent River in Tasmania
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The Victorian Gold Rush started when gold is found at Summerhill Creek and Ballarat.
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The Eureka Stockade.
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Australia becomes a federation. Edmund Barton becomes Prime Minister.
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The foundation stone is put in place for Canberra
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Australian are sent to the World War One.
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World War One ends. 60 000 Australians dead.
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Edith Cowan is the first woman to enter parliamant.
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Dougals Mawson claims 42% of Antarctic.
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The Sydney Harbour Bridge opens.
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Australian troops are sent to Second World War.
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Second World War ends.
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Television in Australia is launched.
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Melbourne holds the Olympics.
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First troops are sent to the Veitnam War.
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Aboriginal Australians are now made citizens of Australian.
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The Sydney Opera House is opened.
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Veitnam War ends.
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Darwin is devestated by Cylone Tracy.
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The 27th Olmpic Games is held in Sydney.