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Selection (Australian history)

Selection was a way that people in Australia could get land to use for farming or living on a long time ago. The government would give them a piece of land to look after and they would have to work hard to make it productive. They had to clear trees, plant crops, and take care of animals.

To be selected for land, people had to apply and meet certain requirements like being a good farmer or having enough money to pay for things they needed. Once they were selected, they would get to live on the land and use it for many years. They had to pay rent to the government, but the rent was not very expensive.

Selection was important for Australia because it helped to develop the country and make it more productive. People who were selected for land had to work hard and were able to produce food and goods that could be sold for money. This money helped to support the growing population of Australia and improve the overall economy.

Selection was a way for people to own land in Australia and make a living, but it was also a way for the government to control who had access to land and how it was used. It was an important part of Australian history and helped to shape the country to what it is today.