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May 2025
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A Brief History of Australia

Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media
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Australia is a unique country.  By area, it's huge. By population, however, it is dwarfed by smaller countries such as Nepal, Ghana, Yemen, and the United Kingdom.  By modern standards, the nation is quite young, yet it has a history that goes back further than almost any other country.  …and there is also the thing with the criminals.  Learn more about ... Show More
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