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Aboriginal History

By georgegbgb

  • Captain Cook Lands In Aus

    Captain James Cook claims possession of the whole east coast of Australia.

  • First Fleet Lands

    British settlement in Australia begins. Clashes occur between Aboriginal people and the settlers.

  • Governor Macquarie opens a school for Aboriginal children

    'Native Institution', Parramatta

  • Myall Creek Massacre

    Settlers shoot 28 Aboriginal people, mostly women and children. 11 Europeans were charged with murder but are acquitted.

  • NSW Aborigines Protection Board established

  • Australia Becomes A Federation

    Aboriginals not to be counted in the census

  • National Referendum

    Aboriginals to be recognised, included in the census for the first time

  • Neville Bonner Is Sworn In As Australia’s First Aboriginal Senator

  • Racial Discrimination Act of 1975

    Racial discrimination outlawed in Australia

  • NT elections, for first time Aboriginals must vote

  • The People’s Walk For Reconciliation On 28 May Occurs

  • Kevin Rudd Sorry Speech

    Apologises for the actions of the past governments

  • Adam Goodes Australian Of The Year