Polity North Australia

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Was on of the Colonies founded by the British in Australia. It was a short-lived colony, being separated from New South Wales in 1846 and added again to it in 1847.

Establishment

  • February 1846: The half of New South Wales north of 26° south was made the Colony of North Australia.

Chronology

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1. Events

  • December 1847: Following a change in government in the United Kingdom, North Australia was merged back in to New South Wales.

Disestablishment

  • December 1847: Following a change in government in the United Kingdom, North Australia was merged back in to New South Wales.