Australia's History By cha.west Period: Mar 3, 1788 to Mar 3, 1855 Australia's History Mar 31, 1788 The First Fleet from England under Arthur Phillip arrives at Sydney Cove. The First Fleet from England under Arthur Phillip arrives at Sydney Cove. Mar 3, 1802 Qeensland was found Mar 31, 1804 In 1804 A settlement in Tasmania is founded Mar 31, 1810 there was nealey 12,000 White people in NSW May 2, 1829 New Holland was named Swan River Jul 1, 1851 Victoria was separated from NSW Nov 30, 1851 the Victorian flag was creatted. On the 30 of November 1851 the Victorian flag was creatted