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| Australian flag 1901 |
Australia as a whole was claimed for Great Britain in 1788 and separate colonies were formed during the next 50 years. These colonies would become states in the new Australian nation in 1901.
Former Colonies
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| New South Wales |
New South Wales (1788-1901)
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| Queensland |
Queensland (1859-1901)
(Originally attached to NSW)
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| South Australia |
South Australia (1836-1901)
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| Tasmania |
Tasmania (1803-1901) (Van Diemen's Land)
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| Victoria |
Victoria (1803-1901)
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| Western Australia |
Western Australia (1827-1901)