The Australian Federation.
1788: The colony of New South Wales was established.
1804: Settlement of Van Diemen's Land
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1899: Woman gain right to vote.
1817: Lachlan Macquarie suggests "Australia"
1828: Britain claims Western Australia.
1829: Western Australia named.
1805: Matthew Flinders names Australia
1840: New Zealand annexed.
1846: Talk of a central government.
1847: Greys federal system proposal
1850: Australian colonies government act.
1836: South Australia established.
1851: Gold Rushes
1850: Australian League created.
1850: Governor-general approved.
1854: Eureka Rebellion
1855: Self government for NSW, VIC and TAS
1851: Australasian League founded.
1853: Transportation to the Eastern colonies ends.
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