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First Fleet The first ships arrived from Britan full of British convicts to Botany Bay in NSW. This influx of convicts continued over many decades.
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The first free settlers from England arrive in NSW.
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First Shipload of Assisted Migrants arrive in NSW
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Bouty SystemThe bounty system is introduced. Free Settlers receive a payment for each qualified person they encourage to immigrate.
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German Lutheran settlers begin arriving in South Australia
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In 1848 the first non- British immigrant ship arrives in Australia from Germany
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1851 the Gold Rush begun which attracted immigrants from different countries minly from China, Britan, United States and Germany.
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Chinese Immigration Act 1855 (Vic)Victoria passes legislation to limit the entry of Chinese
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Survey placing the town streets to ensure a tight knit community.
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The Fisher Plan is endorsed by the Executive Council. Town lots are auctioned.
Tumbarumba Hotel licensee and storekeeper, Thomas King, purchase several of the best blocks in town. -
NSW passes legislation to limit the entry of Chinese
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Matthew and wife Martha came to Tumbarumba in 1862 and over time acquired farming land. Their later years were spent on the now Tumbarumba Golf Club. Is responsible for the planting of the English Trees along the showgrounds and main street.
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Kanaka
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Patrick came out from Ireland to work at Kiandra on the Three Mile Dam.
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Severe economic depression in the eastern colonies almost halts immigration to the area.
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Increasing amounts of Japanese divers immigrate to Western Australia.
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WA Gold Rush - WikiGold Rush in WA bring immigrants from overseas as well as from the eastern colonies.
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The six colonies come together to form the Commonwealth of Australia. The consitution give the Commonwealth the power to legislate on immigration but the selection of immigrants remains with the States
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Immigration_Restriction_Act_1901The Immigration Restriction Act is introduced and a dictation test is used to exclude unwatned immigrants. Basis of White Australia Policy.
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Naturalisation Act
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Pacific Islanders begin to be deported from Queensland.
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Schemes to assist and encourage British immigration revived.
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The First World War reduces immigration. Thousands of German-Australians interned as 'enemy aliens' under the War Precautions Act.
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Museum Victoria With the passing of the Empire Settlement Act over 200 000 British immigrate to Australia in the following 10 years.
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Great_Depression_in_AustraliaImmigration is brough to a standstill.
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Australia agrees to accept European refugees fleeing Nazi persecution.
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Second World War reduces immigration
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British Immigrants are offered free and assisted passage to Australia.
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Immigration agreement mae with Malta
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Australian Citizenship Introduced
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Immigration agreement made with Italy and the Netherlands
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The Colombo Plan was started in 1951 by the Commonwealth of Nations so that developed countries of the Commonwealth could help the less developed ones. The Australian Government also promoted the Plan to improve its relationships with Asian countries and dispel negative
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Immigration Agreement made with Austria, Belgium, Greece, West Germany and Spain.
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Bring out a BritainBring Out A Britain campaign introduced.
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Migration Act introduced. Entry system replaces dictation test.
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Britains are offered 10 pounds to assist with passage to Australia.
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Policy of nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, colour or nationalty adopted.
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First Vietnamese refugees arrive in Australia via boats.
