1829: The Swan River Colony (later to become the cities of Perth and Fremantle) is founded in Western Australia. This secures the western 'third' of the Australian landmass for the British.
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1830
1830: The independence of Belgium is recognized by the Great Powers
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1831
1831: Charles Darwin embarks on his historic journey aboard the HMS Beagle.
1829 - 1831 (1 year)
