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Small pox
Small pox decimates the Aboriginal population of Botany Bay, Port Jackson and Broken Bay, spreading inland and along the coast. -
Battle of Pinjarra
Battle of Pinjarra, on the Murray River in Western Australia, accounts suggest that an entire clan is decimated -
New South Wales Aborigines Protection Board
The New South Wales Aborigines Protection Board is established to manage the lives of 9000 people. -
Colebrook Home
Colebrook Home opens in Quorn, South Australia, as an institution for Aboriginal children. -
Native Welfare
The Australian Government convenes first ‘native welfare’ conference and states adopt assimilation policies for Aboriginal people. -
Racial Discrimination Act
The Australian Parliament passes the Racial Discrimination Act to help ensure all Australians are treated equally. -
Sorry Day
The first National Sorry Day is held. -
Stolen Generation
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd formally apologises to members of the Stolen Generations on behalf of the Australian Parliament. -
Tenth Anniversary
Tenth anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations takes place in Canberra.