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Was there any explanation why the English accent in England changed? Also, kind of using the same logic, wouldn't the Australian accent be similar to the American? Really interesting how language and accent can differ even between short geographical distance.

It is indeed interesting, I always felt the Aussie accent was similar to the cockney accent.
 
Agree with you there. Probably a high proportion of cockney convicts.
I was loathed to say it, but you have, didn't want to upset out Aussie posters<laugh>
Always think of the Billy Connolly gag whenever I read about Aus and convicts. I laugh every time.

Aus immigration official: Do you have a criminal record sir?
BC: I didn't think I still needed one.