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The development of the colonies

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    The First Fleet landed

    In 1788 the first fleet landed in Australia and they divided Australia into two. New South Wales and New Holland.

  • Van Diemens

    Van Diemens
    In 1825 Van Diemens Land was founded and all the naughty convicts from New South Wales were sent there.

  • Western Australia

    Western Australia
    In 1831 New Holland was changed to Western Australia.

  • South Australia

    South Australia
    In 1836 South Australia was established in New South Australia.

  • North Australia

    North Australia
    In 1847, North Australia was established. New South Wales became smaller.

  • Victoria

    Victoria
    In 1851 Victoria was established, but the first founding was in 1802. Shortly after was abandoned and found again in 1831.