History of Australia

By ansleybennett
  • Dutch Reach Australia

    Dutch Reach Australia

    The Dutch (Netherlands) sailed to Australia but didn't settle there.
  • Captain James Cook Sailed Around Australia

    Captain James Cook Sailed Around Australia

    Captain James Cook sailed around Australia for Great Britain.
  • British Prisoners Settle in Australia

    British Prisoners Settle in Australia

    Great Britain begins sending prisoners to Australia.
  • Political Boundaries were Created for Australia's Colonies

    Political Boundaries were Created for Australia's Colonies

    Government officials create political boundaries for Australia's colonies.
  • Great Britain Stopped Transporting Prisoners to Australia

    Great Britain Stopped Transporting Prisoners to Australia

    On this day, Great Britain sent the last ship of prisoners to Australia.
  • The Commonwealth of Australia is Established

    The Commonwealth of Australia is Established

  • Canberra Becomes Australia's National Capital

    Canberra Becomes Australia's National Capital

    Canberra was completed and became the national capital.
  • Federal Government Passes Legislation for the Aborigines

    Federal Government Passes Legislation for the Aborigines

    Australia's government begins passing legislation to help the Aborigines.
  • Australia Act is Passed

    Australia Act is Passed

    All legal ties with Great Britain are severed.
  • 55% of Voters Reject the Idea of Australia Becoming an Independent Nation

    55% of Voters Reject the Idea of Australia Becoming an Independent Nation