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Dutch Sighted Australia
The Dutch (Netherlands) were the first to spot Australia but didn't stay because they were attacked by the Aborigines. -
James Cook Claims Australia for Britain
He sailed along the Eastern coast of Australia and claimed it for Britain, later naming it New South Wales. -
"First Fleet" Left from Britain
They went with the prisoners to the then penal colony of Australia. -
"First Fleet" Arrived in Australia
The ship arrived with prisoners on Botany Bay. -
Victoria Becomes a Colony
Victoria seperated from New South Wales to become its own colony. The richest gold mines were found here. -
British Stopped Bringing Convicts to Australia
The British stopped because free immigrants started to move to Australia. -
Commonwealth of Australia was Established
When this was created, it combined the colonies in Australia into one country with states and a federal parliment. -
Canberra is Completed
Canberra was completed and became the Australian capital. Melbourne was the capital until the city was built. -
Aborigines Are Allowed to be Counted in the National Census
They are given the right to be counted in the national census. They began to gain rights after this. -
Australia Act
This act ended all legal ties with Britain and made Australia its own country. -
Australians Voted Whether or Not to Become an Independent Republic
They voted whether or not to keep ties with Britain, such as kepping it a constitutional monarchy or not, and voted not to become an independent republic.
