Development of Australia By taditachi1 Jan 26, 1600 aboriginals were the first people to live in Australia. Jan 26, 1627 The first European sighting of South Australia. Period: Jan 2, 1760 to Jan 1, 1840 Industrial Revoultion In the 18th century they used machines to do work for the rich people and poor people had no food. Apr 19, 1770 Captain James Cook's expedition in Australia on the sport east coast in Australia. Aug 22, 1770 Captain Cook claims eastern half of Australia for Britain. ghfh Jan 26, 1788 The First Fleet arrives at Sydney Cove. Jul 16, 1825 Van diemen,s land is declared a colony. Mar 2, 1829 The swan River colony is established. Jul 1, 1851 Victoria is declared a colony. Jan 1, 1901 Federation of Australia (when he six staes became on nation).
