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Australia's "national day" is Australia Day, held on 26 January every year. The day marks the arrival of the First Fleet of convicts and officers from England - the first official European settlers in Australia. It is the da when theBritish flag was raised on Australian soil as Captain Arthur Phillip extended England's claim west beyond James Cook's claim.

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