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| − | State of north eastern [[Australia]]. | + | State of north eastern [[Australia]], Queensland was originally established by the British as a [[penal colony]] in 1824. It was consituted as a seperate colony in 1859 having previously formed part of [[New South Wales]]. Queensland was federated with the other states in Australia in 1901. |
Major cities include [[Brisbane]], [[Townsville]] and [[Cairns]]. | Major cities include [[Brisbane]], [[Townsville]] and [[Cairns]]. | ||
The major sport is [[rugby league]]. | The major sport is [[rugby league]]. | ||
Revision as of 09:21, May 13, 2007
State of north eastern Australia, Queensland was originally established by the British as a penal colony in 1824. It was consituted as a seperate colony in 1859 having previously formed part of New South Wales. Queensland was federated with the other states in Australia in 1901.
Major cities include Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns.
The major sport is rugby league.