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Conflict was particularly intense in NSW in the 1840s and in Queensland from 1860 to 1880. In central Australia, it is estimated that 650 to 850 Aboriginal people, out of a population of 4,500, were killed by colonists from 1860 to 1895. In the Gulf Country of northern Australia five settlers and 300 Aboriginal people were killed before 1886. [17]
The historiography of Australia refers to the publications produced by historians of Australia, and the sources, critical methods, topics and interpretations they have used and examined. Many 19th century histories were written by prominent settlers or commissioned by colonial governments intent on influencing British policy in the colony or ...
The history of Australia from 1788 to 1850 covers the early British colonial period of Australia's history. This started with the arrival in 1788 of the First Fleet of British ships at Port Jackson on the lands of the Eora, and the establishment of the penal colony of New South Wales as part of the British Empire.
Autonomous parliamentary democracies began to be established throughout the six British colonies from the mid-19th century. The colonies voted by referendum to unite in a federation in 1901, and modern Australia came into being.
Years of the 19th century in Australia (100 C, 100 P) Pages in category "19th century in Australia" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total.
Although English is not the official language of Australia in law, it is the de facto official and national language. [376] [377] Australian English is a major variety of the language with a distinctive accent and lexicon, [378] and differs slightly from other varieties of English in grammar and spelling. [379]
It is Australia's first inland European settlement. 1 May – The Supreme Court opens and William Broughton and Alexander Riley are appointed as its first judges. 25 May – George William Evans discovers the Lachlan River.
Pages in category "Years of the 19th century in Australia" The following 100 pages are in this category, out of 100 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .