Australian history By xoxo.C.xoxo Period: Jan 1, 1606 to Dec 1, 1927 Australian colonization Mar 25, 1606 First Eurpeans to Sale to Australia Period: Mar 25, 1606 to Dec 31, 1999 Ausralian Colonization Feb 25, 1770 Captain James Cook sailed around Australia Jun 26, 1787 British ships called the “First Fleet” left England with convicts to establish a prison colony Jan 31, 1788 British prisoners settled in Australia May 12, 1788 New South Wales was officially a penal (prison) colony consisting mainly of convicts, marines (guards), and the marines’ families Oct 11, 1832 New Soth Wales no longer penal colony Mar 25, 1861 government officials created boundaries for the colonies that are still in place today Mar 25, 1868 New South Wales was officially a penal (prison) colony consisting mainly of convicts, marines (guards), and the marines’ families Mar 25, 1901 the Commonwealth of Australia was established. May 10, 1927 Melbourne served as the national capital until Canberra was completed
