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Dutch Expidition
In 1606, the first Europeans (Dutch) ventured, by boat, into Australian territory, althougn they hadn't settled, for they fled due to the Aborigines. -
Captain James Cook Expidition
In 1770, Captain James Cook sailed around Australia. -
First Fleet Expidition
In 1787, A British ship in which was called the “First Fleet”, left England, transporting convicts to Australia. -
The First Landing
In 1788, the convicts of England venturing on the "First Fleet" had settled in Australia. -
Aborigine reservations
The remenants of Aborigine tribes in which lived in the settled areas were relocated onto special reserves. -
British Prisoners
British prisoners were relocated into Australia until the year of 1868, in which Australia became not only a region of punishment, but of life and development as well. -
Immigration Restriction Act
In 1901, an act was passed in which restricted the migration of people of European descent into Australia. -
The Commonwealth of Australia
In 1901, the Commonwealth of Australia had been established. This is the parliament of Australia. -
Governmental Help Toward the Aborigines
In 1967, the Australian federal government began to pass certain legislation, primarily targeting the Aborigines, thus giving the Aborigines advantages. -
The Australian Act
During the Australian Act, all legal ties with the British Empire were severed.
