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apr 1, 1840 - First atempt at settling

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The first attempt at settling on the plains was made by James Herriot of Sydney. He arrived with two small groups of farmers in April 1840. Their first crop was successful, but a plague of rats made them decide to leave.

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apr 1, 1840
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~ 186 years ago