Australia History

By catbatrat
  • Australia Discovered by Dutch

    Australia Discovered by Dutch

    Dutch explorers sailed to Australia but left when they were attacked by hostile Aborigines
  • James Cook Finds Australia

    James Cook Finds Australia

    Captain James Cook sails around Australia. He names it New South Wales. He also claimes land for England.
  • First Fleet

    First Fleet

    Ships called "First Fleet" sail to Australia with convicts to establish a penal colony.
  • Colony Settled

    Colony Settled

    The penal colony is settled by British.
  • Moved to Reserves

    Moved to Reserves

    Aborigines moved to reserves, however, they are not aloud to teach their descendants their culture and language.
  • Port Arthur

    Port Arthur

    Australia's largest prison, Port Arthur, established
  • Colony Boundaries

    Colony Boundaries

    Government created boundaries for the colonies (still in place today)
  • Commonwealth

    Commonwealth

    Commonwealth of Australia established.
  • Immigration Restriction Act

    Immigration Restriction Act

    Immigration Retiction Act passed. It restricted immigration to to people primarily of European decent.
  • Canberra

    Canberra

    Canberra is completed and replaces Melbourne as capital.
  • Australia Act

    Australia Act

    All ties with Great britain are severed