Australian History 1750-1918

  • The Industrial Revolution

    The Industrial Revolution lasted from 1750 to 1850. It all started in the United Kingdom. Then it spread to Western Europe, North America and Japan then at last the rest of the world. It lasted 100 hundred years. During those years many inventions were made.
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    Australian History 1750-1918

  • Cook Dicovers New South Whales

  • Foundation of Hobart

    Foundation of Hobart
    Hobart was established on the 20th of February 1804 as a penal colony at Risdon Cove. It is the second oldest capital in Australia right behind Sydney. Someone that is from Hobart is called a Hobartian. It was initially known as Hobart Town or Hobarton.
  • Australian Day

    Australian Day
    Australian Day is on the 26th of January. It is all about the first fleet that arrived at Sydney. There are more names for Australian day such as Anniversary Day, Foundation Day and the simplest one of them all ANA Day.
  • Fridge

    The Fridge was invented in Australia. The purpose was to keep food and drinks cold. It was made in Geelong in the 1850s by James Harrison. The fridge is in nearly all the kitchens in the world. It is an invention that is very useful now and then.
  • the end of The Industrial Revolution

  • Ned Kelly

    Captured Ned Kells's Gang
  • First Drill

  • South African War

    Australian soilders went to fight in the South African War
  • Sir Edmund Barton

    Sir Edmund Barton
    Edmund Barton was the first Australia Prime Minister. He resigned from being the Prime Minister in 1903. He was one of three that left the position at his own choice. He did not leave government all together he joined the High Court.
  • Sir Edmund Barton resignes

  • Life Saving Reel

    The Life Saving Reel was invented to protect Australians that were trying to help people from losing their lives. It was a tool that was like a harness it was strapped around the person that was going into rough sea so they would not lose him.
  • Remembrance Day

    Remembrance Day
    Remembrance Day is like Anzac Day it remembers those who died fighting for their countries in World War 1. It is also called Poppy Day another name would be Armistice Day. The emblem is a red poppy just the same as Anzac Day.
  • World War 1

    World War 1
    World War 1 was a major war that was in Europe. The war started on the 28th of July 1914 and lasted 4 years until the 11th of November 1918. There were two main teams called the Allies and the Central Powers.
  • Anzac Day

    Anzac Day
    Anzac Day is a time were Australia and New Zealand remember the troops that fought at Gallipoli for their countries during World War 1. It is on the 25th of April every year for both countries. Anzac stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
  • Australian forces captured Mont St.

    This is when Australian forces captured Mont St.
  • End of World War One