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Historical timeline

  • 2000s

    Queensland’s achievements in the new millennium.

  • 1900s

    The twists and turns of Queensland history during its first 100 years as an Australian state.

  • 1800s

    The foundation of Queensland as a penal settlement, its separation from New South Wales, and its development in the years before federation.

  • Pre 1600-1700s

    Queensland's history before colonial settlement.

Last updated
30 July 2012

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