History of Australia

By jlewchpenguin
  • Dutch Discovery

    Dutch Discovery

    The Dutch sailed to Australia, but did NOT settle there. After an attack by the Aborigines, the Dutch gave up further exploration of Australia.
  • Captain Cook Creates a Name

    Captain Cook Creates a Name

    Captain James Cook of Great Britain sails around Australia. In honor of Wales, Cook gave tha state New South Wales its name,
  • The British Turn Australia Into AusJAILia

    The British Turn Australia Into AusJAILia

    After finding Australia, the British took advantage and decided to send prisoners to Australia.
  • Boundaries are Made

    Boundaries are Made

    The Australian government creates boundaries that are still in place to this day.
  • British Convict Country No More!

    British Convict Country No More!

    After realization of the beauty (and gold) of Australia, the British stop sending their criminals there to do time.
  • Commonwealth

    Commonwealth

    The commonwealth of Australia is formed.
  • Melbourne Who?

    Melbourne Who?

    Melbourne is dethroned as the national capital of Australia, and Canberra is the city that dethrones them, as Canberra became the new nation's capital.
  • Aborigines Catch A Break

    Aborigines Catch A Break

    The federal government begins to pass legislation to HELP the Aorigines.
  • Australia Act

    Australia Act

    The Australia Act is passed.
  • Meet the Rejected

    Meet the Rejected

    55% of voters reject the idea of becoming an indpendent republic.