-
Dutch Arrive in Austrailia.
The Dutch arrived in Austrailia on February 26, 1606. They were attacked by Aborigines as they reached there. They then abandoned any further exploration of Austrailia. -
Period: to
Timeline of Austrailian History
-
Abel Tasman spots Tasmania.
On November 24, 1642, Abel Tasman spotted Tasmania. -
Willem de Vlamingh
On December 29, 1696, Willem de Vlamingh landed on Rottnest Island. This was the start of his exploration of central west coast of Austrailia, which was then called "New Holland." -
James Cook claimed east side of Austrailia for Britain
On April 29, 1770, Lieutenant James Cook landed on the eastern side of Austrailia. He then charted it and claimed for Britain. -
Britsh Colony of New South Wales established
On January 16, 1788, the British colony of New South Wales was established. It consisted of over 1000 settlers, and many were convicts. -
First circumnavigation of Austrailia completed
On May 3, 1803, Captain Matthew Flinders completed the first circumnavigation of Austrailia along with George Bass. -
First Sight of Gold by Edward Hammond Hargraves in Austrailia
On February 19, 1851, gold was first sighted in Austrailia by Edward Hammond Hargraves. This caused many gold rushes in Austrailia until the beginning of the 20th century. -
Commonwealth of Austrailia established.
On Januray 1, 1901, the Commonwealth of Austrailia was established. This was the opening of the first Parliament in Austrailia. -
First Woman is elected to Austrailian Senate
On August 21, 1943, Dorothy Tangney becomes the first woman to be elected to the Austrailian Senate. -
Austrailia joins the US-led International Coalition against Terrorism by committing to Coalition operations in Afghanistan
On September 11, 2001, Austrailia joins the US-led International Coalition against Terrorists following the terrorist attacks on the United States.
