Austalia Colonization

The Dutch Explor

Feb 19, 1606

The Dutch explore Australia, but are attacked by the Aborigines.

First Voyage

Mar 19, 1768

The First Voyage of Captian James Cook around Australia.

JAmes Cook

Mar 19, 1770

James Cook sailed around Australia looking for new discoveries.

2nd Voyage

Mar 19, 1772

The Second Voyage Of James Cook.

Last Voyage

Mar 19, 1776

The Last Voyage of James Cook's exploration.

They Settle

Mar 19, 1778

Prisoners settle in Australia, the penal colony.
Fort Aurther,Tasmania sent the worst of the worst criminals to justice.

First Fleet Leaves

Mar 19, 1787

The ''First Fleet'' leaves England for Austalia.

Oppresssion of the Aborigines

Mar 21, 1830

Remaining Aborigines were moved to reservations and British government policy tried to destroy Aborigine culture all together.

Port Arthur, Tasmania

Period: Mar 21, 1833 to Mar 21, 1850

Port Aurther was used as a prison for the European convicts that reoffended the law in Austalia after being convicted in England.

Boundaries

Mar 21, 1861

Officials of the government created boundaries for the colonies that are still in effect today.

Segragated Australia

Mar 21, 1900

Segragation law were put in place and lasted many decades.