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1799: Early European settlement in regions like Australia begins; exploration and mapping of the continent intensify.
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1800: Establishment of New South Wales as a British colony; increased immigration and land grants.
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1801: Expansion towards inland areas begins; exploratory expeditions launched to chart new territories.
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1802: Coastal explorations by Europeans lead to the mapping of significant land features; more settlements established.
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1803: Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) officially settled as a penal colony; further pushes into the interior.
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1806: Settlement patterns solidifying; more interactions with Indigenous peoples as settlers expand their reach.
Throughout these years, European settlement is marked by exploration, colonization efforts, and significant societal changes in the regions occupied.