australian colonization time line

By honeybee12
  • The Dutch sailed in Australia

    The Dutch sailed in Australia

    They were the first Europeans to sail to Australia,but they bdid not settle there. they were attacked by the Aborigines so they stoped exploring.
  • Captain James Cook sailed around Australia

    Captain James Cook sailed around Australia

    He claimed the Aborigines' land for Europe and named it New South Wales.
  • New South Wales officially became a penal colony.

    New South Wales officially became a penal colony.

  • Port Author, Tasmania

    Port Author, Tasmania

    Became the destination for the hardest convicted criminals of the British and Irish people. this lasted until 1850s.
  • Major coastal settlements became 7 independent colonies

    Major coastal settlements became 7 independent colonies

    Government officials created boundaries for the colonies that are still in place today.
  • Commonwealth of Australia was established

    Commonwealth of Australia was established

    Melbourne served as the national capital until Canberra was completed.
  • Immigration restriction act of 1901

    Immigration restriction act of 1901

    REstricted migration to people primarily of European descent
  • Remmants of the tribes in the settled areas were moved onto Reserves.

    Remmants of the tribes in the settled areas were moved onto Reserves.

    They were forbidden from teaching their children their languages and customs.
  • Aborigines gained their rights of ownership of traditional land

    Aborigines gained their rights of ownership of traditional land

    This was one of Australia's first successful land claims of indigenous people.
  • Federal government began to pass legislation to help the Aborigines

    Federal government began to pass legislation to help the Aborigines

    It was widely seen as affirmation of the Australian's peoples wish to see its government take direct action to improve the living conditions of the Aborigines.