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Dutch settlement
Dutch attempt to colonize in Australia, but fail. -
James Cook
James Cook sails around Australia and claims it for England. -
First Fleet
Fllet of ships set sails to Australia with convicts. -
Convict arrival
Convicts arrive and start settling. -
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Penal
New South Wales officially a penal. -
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Port Arthur
Hard offender sent of Port Arthur in Tasmania. -
Boundaries made
Government makes official boundaries for colonies. -
End of Penals
England stops sending convicts to Australia. -
Commonwealth
The Commonwealth of Australia is established. -
Immigration Restriction Act
Act created restricting immigration to those of English descent.
