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Q150 timeline
From colonisation to the present day ...
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In 1859, Queensland separated from New South Wales and later became a state. The year 2009 marks the 150th anniversary of this event. |
Many significant events happened during this time, including the Federation of Australia, 2 world wars and man's first landing on the moon. This timeline celebrates some of the historical, social and economic milestones that have occurred in the last 150 years.
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