Australian Migration (superior awesomeness) By lozzamillion Period: Jan 1, 1700 to Dec 31, 1799 1700's Jan 1, 1770 James Cook explores Australian coastline Jan 1, 1774 James Cook discoveres Norfork Island Jan 1, 1788 the First Fleet establishes the first white settlement in Australia Jan 1, 1793 The first ‘free’ settlers arrive. Period: Jan 1, 1800 to Dec 31, 1899 1800's Jan 1, 1805 Flinders suggests the name Australia. Jan 1, 1824 A settlement is established at Moreton Bay in Queensland. Jan 1, 1825 The Moreton Bay settlement is moved and named Brisbane. Jan 1, 1831 Sturt explores inland areas of South Australia, discovering the Darling and Murray Rivers. Period: Jan 1, 1900 to Dec 31, 1999 1900's Jan 1, 1911 The 1911 Australian census indicates: 1,798 were born in Greece 6,719 were born in Italy 451,288 were born in Britain Jan 1, 1920 The ban on Greek and Maltese migration imposed during World War One is lifted. Jan 1, 1950 Russians living in China when the People’s Republic of China was established are able to immigrate to Australia. Jan 1, 1999 Kosovar and East Timorise refugees arrive in Australia.
