₪▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬₪ On 1 January 1901, six British colonies—New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania—united to form the Commonwealth of Australia. Australia became a key colony for the British Empire during the 19th century; fighting in key wars such as the Mahdist (Anglo-Sudanese) War, the Second Boer War, and the Boxer Rebellion. ₪▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬₪ Fight for the Queen and join the army today!