Australias history By Morgan_Brooke Feb 26, 1606 Dutch sail to australia Aug 26, 1770 Captain James Cook sailed around Australia Jan 18, 1787 Ships called the First Fleet left Engalnd with convicts heading to Australia Period: Jan 1, 1788 to Jan 1, 1832 New South Wales was officially a prison colony i couldnt find ant dates Jan 10, 1788 British prisoners settled in Australia Jan 1, 1861 ies that are still in place today Date unavailable Jan 10, 1868 Britains tops sending prsioners to Australia Jan 1, 1901 The Commonwealth of Australia was established. Apr 30, 1999 55% of voters rejected the idea of becoming an independent republic. Jun 27, 2986 Australia Act -- all legal ties with the British Empire were severed
