Australia's History

By BenDraK04
  • The Dutch sail to Australia

    The Dutch sail to Australia

  • A.D. William Dampier arrives on the west coast of Australia.

    A.D. William Dampier arrives on the west coast of Australia.

  • Captain James Cook lands on the east coast of Australia

    Captain James Cook lands on the east coast of Australia

  • Hobart Town is established in Tasmania.

    Hobart Town is established in Tasmania.

  • Port Arthur opens as a penal settlement in Tasmania.

    Port Arthur opens as a penal settlement in Tasmania.

  • The gold rush begins in New South Wales.

    The gold rush begins in New South Wales.

  • Ayers Rock is first sighted by Europeans.

    Ayers Rock is first sighted by Europeans.

  • Australian troops fight in World War 1.

    Australian troops fight in World War 1.

  • Melbourne hosts the Olympics.

    Melbourne hosts the Olympics.

  • Australian troops sent to Vietnam War.

    Australian troops sent to Vietnam War.