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Australian History

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    Australian history

  • Discovery of Australia

    Discovery of Australia

    Dirk Hartog (Dutch explorer), sails to Western Australia.
  • Abel Tasman

    Abel Tasman

    Dutch explorer Abel Tasman explores the west coast of Tasmania, and names the island "Anthoonij van Diemenslandt".
  • Charting of Perth

    Charting of Perth

    Dutch explorer Willem de Vlamingh charts the southwestern coast of Australia, at what is now known as Perth.
  • Captain Cook Claims Land

    Captain Cook Claims Land

    Captain James Cook arrives on the east coast of Australia and claims it for Britain.
  • The Beginning of the European Colonisation

    The Beginning of the European Colonisation

    The First Fleet of 11 ships, led by Governor Arthur Phillip, depart from Great Britain for Australia.
  • The Establishment of Tasmania

    The Establishment of Tasmania

    The town of Hobart is established in 'Van Diemens' Land; now known as Tasmania.
  • The Gold Rush Begins

    The Gold Rush Begins

    The gold rush begins near Bathurst in New South Wales.
  • First Melbourne Cup

    First Melbourne Cup

    The first Melbourne Cup is held and won by Sydney horse "Archer".
  • Last Convicts

    Last Convicts

    The last convicts are transported to Australia.
  • Ayers Rock Sighting

    Ayers Rock Sighting

    Ayers Rock is first sighted by Europeans.
  • Death of Last Full Aboriginal

    Death of Last Full Aboriginal

    Truganini, the last full blooded Tasmanian aboriginal dies.
  • World War 1

    World War 1

    The first Australian troops are sent to fight in World War 1.