Australian History 1788-1850 By handy123 Period: Jan 1, 1788 to Jan 1, 1850 Australian History Jan 26, 1788 First Fleet came to Australia May 5, 1804 Foundation of Hobart Feb 11, 1807 Arrest of John Macarthur Feb 11, 1816 Bank of NSW founded Feb 10, 1830 Perth Founded Feb 11, 1836 Adelaide Founded Feb 11, 1837 Melbourne Named Feb 10, 1844 Convicts moved to Port Phillip Feb 10, 1847 Gold Found In Port Phillip Feb 10, 1850 Western Australia Became a Penal Conoly