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History From 1750-2010
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Cook Charts The East Coast
Captain James Cook in HMS Endeavour sighted the east coast of Australia. He then continued north as far as the tip of Cape York. He claimed possession of the land in the name of the King of England, George III, and named it New South Wales. -
French Arrive in Botany Bay
French Explorer, La Perouse, commanding the La Boussole and L' astrolabe, anchored off Botany Bay. -
2nd Fleet
John Macarthur and Elizabeth arrived with the 2nd fleet, and he became the second Governor of Australia. -
Matthew Flinders
Matthew Flinders circumnavigated Australia. -
First Colony
The first Colony, which is what now known as Queensland, settled. -
First Street Light
Australia's first street light was erected in Macquarie Place, Sydney. It operated on whale oil and was the only street light for over a year. -
Colony of Western Australia
The colony of Western Australia was officially proclaimed. -
Eureka Rebellion
Australia's most bitter and bloody civil battle occurred when miners fought against police and soldiers at Eureka. Eureka Rebellion - Wiki -
Electoral Reform
Electoral Reform. One man one vote was established for males only. -
Federation: The Commenwealth
The Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed. The same year, the White Australia Policy was implemented. Sir Edmund Barton became Australia's first Prime Minister. -
Australian Flag
The winning design for the Australian Flag was chosen. -
International Women's Day
It was first celeberated on the 19th March 1911. the day celeberates the contributions of women in business, political and social life. International Woman's Day is now celebrated the 8th of March. -
Liberal Party Formed
The Liberal Party was formed from the Old United Australia Party. -
Aboriginal Voting
The restrictions were taken off, now allowing Aborigines to vote, but was not compulsory. -
Currency Changes
Australian Federal introduced the decimal system of money. Pounds were replaced with dollars and cents. -
Compulsory Voting
Enrollment & Voting became compulsory for everyone over the age of 18. -
Death of Don Bradman
Sir Donald Bradman dies at 92. -
Clarke Joins 300 Club
Clarke makes 300 in the SCG test.
