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James Cook
James Cook sailed around Australia and named the area New South Wales. -
The First Fleet
British ships called the “First Fleet” left England with convicts to establish a prison colony. -
British Settlement
In 1788, the British prisoners settled in Australia once they were released from prison. -
New South Wales
From 1788 to 1832 New South Wales was officially a penal (prison) colony mainly consists of prisoners, marines (guards), and the marines families. -
Port Arthur, Tasmania ,Part of Australia
Port Arthur, Tasmania
• From 1833, until the 1850s, it was the
destination for the hardest of convicted British
and Irish criminals, those who were secondary
offenders having re-offended after their arrival
in Australia. -
1861 Century Government
The 1861 century government officials created boundaries for the colonies that are still in place today. -
The British Transport
The British transported prisoners to Australia until 1868. -
1905
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1910
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1915