People from Southeast Asia settle in Australia, but it is not certain when people actually occupied the land mass.Their descendants are the Aboriginal people.
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| Boomerang |
Aborigines invented the boomerang(A bent or curved piece of tough wood used by the AustralianAborigines as a throwing club, one form of which can be thrown so as to return to the thrower)
1770 A.D
Britain claims Australia. It settles the first of six colonies in 1788.
Britain claims Australia. It settles the first of six colonies in 1788.
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| Oro |
1850
Gold is found in southern Australia. Entire settlements are deserted as folks rush to the gold mines.
Gold is found in southern Australia. Entire settlements are deserted as folks rush to the gold mines.
1901
The six colonies join to form the Commonwealth of Australia. It has a democratic government. Britain's royalty has only a ceremonial role.
The six colonies join to form the Commonwealth of Australia. It has a democratic government. Britain's royalty has only a ceremonial role.
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| Camberra |
1927
Canberra officially replaces Melbourne as the nation's capital.
Canberra officially replaces Melbourne as the nation's capital.
1962
Aborigines are given the right to vote. Five years later, they're recognized as citizens.
Aborigines are given the right to vote. Five years later, they're recognized as citizens.
1976
The Aboriginal Land Rights Act is passed. It is a legal turning point for Aborigines, giving them the right to make claims on their ancestral land in the Northern Territory. Nine years later, Uluru is returned to Aborigines.
The Aboriginal Land Rights Act is passed. It is a legal turning point for Aborigines, giving them the right to make claims on their ancestral land in the Northern Territory. Nine years later, Uluru is returned to Aborigines.
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| Sydney 2000 |
2000
Sydney hosts the Summer Olympic Games.
Sydney hosts the Summer Olympic Games.
2008
The Australian parliament formally apologizes for past wrongs committed against the Aboriginal people.
The Australian parliament formally apologizes for past wrongs committed against the Aboriginal people.
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