Australian history By lucyarundell 1788 the first fleet arrives Australia was split into 2 boundarys, New Holland and NSW. Period: 1788 to 1863 development of the colonies 1825 Van Dieman"s Land People who committed a crime after being sent to Australia was sent to Van Dieman's land (also know as Tasmania). 1831 Western Australia The British claimed New Holland, Western Australia.
