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SBS50: Fast Facts 1988

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Did you know that in 1988, Australia celebrated the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet from Britain? Carrying more than 700 convicts over 250 marines and their families, the Fleet entered Sydney Harbour on 26 January 1788. This date is still celebrated as "Australia Day".

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