From colonization to indepence, Louis, Oscar, Louka By Il était une fois 1770 Captain Cook arrives in "Terra Australis" and claims it for the British crown Period: 1770 to 1901 From colonization to independence Jan 26, 1788 The creation of the first colony in Sydney Cove Jun 3, 1790 First people who weren't forced to settle in Australia arrive to live a new life in a new country 1803 The Australian authorities decide to create a new convicts colony in Tasmania 1840 At that time, approximately half of people living in Australia were native ones, born of immigrant parents 1851 The discovery of gold in Australia attracted even more settlers, and the population grew to nearly half a million Jul 1, 1851 A new province called Victoria (named after the queen) appears in the south-east of the country 1855 At that time, on the five provinces in Australia, four are self-governed even if they are still included in the British empire Jun 6, 1859 Queensland, the last colony of Australia is created in the north-east of Australia. The last of the six actual colony is born. Dec 29, 1890 All the Australian provinces were 'self-governing', which means they governed themselves independently of England. 1891 Over 80% of Australians were born locally. The six colonies met to draft a constitution for a united, independent Australia. Jan 1, 1901 Australia is included in the Commonwealth and is recognized as a whole nation
