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What is happening in Australia in 1789CE
The British seaman, Captain James Cook, surveyed the coast of New Zealand and the east coast of Australia in 1769-70, and claimed the lands for Britain. The first European settlement in Australia has been established at Port Jackson, Sydney Harbour, in 1788, by several hundred convicts and seamen under the control of a governor, plus a detachment of soldiers.
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South East Asia history 1789CE
Dutch commercial and political influence now spreads far and wide throughout the islands and coasts of South East Asia
New Zealand history 1789CE
New Zealand is inhabited by a people of Polynesian descent, the Maoris
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South East Asia history 1648CE
Europeans are beginning to make their presence felt in this region
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South East Asia history 1837CE
The British are acquiring more territories in the region
New Zealand history 1837CE
The introduction of European firearms has led to fierce wars between the Maori tribes
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South East Asia history 1871CE
European power is growing in South East Asia
New Zealand history 1871CE
New Zealand is now a part of the British empire
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South East Asia history 1914CE
The European powers have shared out most of South East Asia amongst themselves
North Africa history 1914CE
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South East Asia history 1960CE
The countries of South East Asia have become independent from their Western masters
New Zealand history 1960CE
New Zealand is a fully independent country within the British Commonwealth
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South East Asia history 2005CE
South East Asia has experienced dramatic economic growth
New Zealand history 2005CE
New Zealand has successfully re-orientated its economy away from reliance on Britain
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