The British Empire-Australia

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  • James Cook's Expedition

    James Cook charts the Eastern coast and claims Australia for the British Crown, due to inhabitants having no concept of owning land.

  • English Settlement Founded

    An English Settlement is founded at Norfolk Island.

  • First European Settlement

    The first fleet from England founds the first European settlement and penal colony at Sydney Cove.

  • All Of Australia Is British Territory

    The whole of Australia is claimed as British territory and the settlement of Perth is founded.

  • Western Australia Becomes A Penal Colony

    Western Australia becomes a penal colony.

  • Norfolk Island

    The transportation of convicts to Norfolk Island ceases.

  • Western Australia

    The transportation of convicts to Western Australia ceases.

  • Australia

    Australia becomes a federation, Edmund Barton becomes Prime Minister.