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First Europeans To Sail To Australia, The Dutch
They ddn't settle there though. The Dutch came there once and were attacked by the Aborigines, and then abandoned exloration any further. -
The Captain James Cook Sailed Around Australia
He named the land New South Wales. They ignored the Aborigines lliving there and claimed the land for England. The sailors also mapped the Eastern part of Australia. -
"First Fleet" British Ships Left England
In 1787, British ships called "First Fleet" ledt with convics to establish a prison colony from England -
British Prisoners Settled
In 1787, British Prisoners settled in Australia -
Remant Of Tribes Moved
In the 1830s, of tribes were moved onto reserves. They were forbidden to teach any of their culture and traditions. -
Port Arthuer, Tamania: Destination For Hardest Of Convited Criminals
Port Arthur,Tasmania was the hardest of convicted criminals that were British and Irish. -
British Stopped Transporting Prisoners
In 1868, British stopped transporting prisoners to Australia. -
Separation Oficial Government Polocy
In the 1900's separtion was an official government polocy and last for dacades. -
Common Wealth Established For Australia
January 1st, 1901 Common Wealth in Australia was establilished. -
Immagration Act Of Austraila
In 1901, The Immagration Act: had resticted migration people to have a European decendant in them. -
Melbourne Served As National Capital Until Canberra Completed
Melbourne served as the national capital until in 1927 Canberra was completed. -
Government Began To Help Aborigines
In 1967, the federal government began to pass a legistlation to help the Aborigines. It was widely seen as affirmation. -
Austalia Act
In 1986, the Australia Act came about. All legal ties with the British Empire were served and today it is a Parlementary Democracy -
55% Voters Rejected
In 1999, 55% voters rejected the idea of becoming independant republic.
