Henry's Australian History By mattsoccer138 Jan 1, 1770 James Cook discovers the east coast Of Australia. Captain James Cook discovers the east coast of Australia. Jan 1, 1788 The first fleet arrives in New South Wales lead by Arthur Phillp Jan 1, 1798 George Bass and Matthew Flinders discover Tasmania is a island. Jan 1, 1804 There is a settlement at Risdon on the Derwent River in Tasmania Apr 23, 1851 The Victorian Gold Rush started when gold is found at Summerhill Creek and Ballarat. Jan 1, 1854 The Eureka Stockade. Jan 1, 1901 Australia becomes a federation. Edmund Barton becomes Prime Minister. Jan 1, 1913 The foundation stone is put in place for Canberra Jan 1, 1914 Australian are sent to the World War One. Jan 1, 1918 World War One ends. 60 000 Australians dead. Jan 1, 1921 Edith Cowan is the first woman to enter parliamant. Jan 1, 1931 Dougals Mawson claims 42% of Antarctic. Jan 1, 1932 The Sydney Harbour Bridge opens. Jan 1, 1939 Australian troops are sent to Second World War. Jan 1, 1945 Second World War ends. Jan 1, 1956 Television in Australia is launched. Jan 1, 1956 Melbourne holds the Olympics. Jan 1, 1964 First troops are sent to the Veitnam War. Jan 1, 1967 Aboriginal Australians are now made citizens of Australian. Jan 1, 1973 The Sydney Opera House is opened. Jan 1, 1973 Veitnam War ends. Jan 1, 1974 Darwin is devestated by Cylone Tracy. Jan 1, 2000 The 27th Olmpic Games is held in Sydney.
