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English spread to Australia thought british settlers and trades.
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Explore the coast!
Europeans explore the coast of Australia. An estimated 54 european ships from different nations explored the coast of Australia in the early 17th century. A spanish explorer almost landed in Australia, but instead landed on a island in Vanuatu. The Europeans established contact with the aborigines in the early 17th century. -
Captain James Cook claimed the east coast of Australia for britain.
Captain Cook claimed the east coast of under instruction from King George III of England. The eastern part of Australia was named New South Wales. -
The first fleet arrives at Botany Bay
The first fleet brought in around 780 convicts from england. There were 11 ships in the first fleet, which was the first wave of settlers coming into Australia. -
Commonwealth of Australia
Commonwealth of Australia is declared. When the commonwealth of Australia was first declared aborigines were not counted in the census or regarded as citizens. -
Formation of Australia
The formation of Australia secured the english influence in the region. English has now spread to most of the surrounding countries and is considered a second languages for many people.
