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Europeans sail to Australia for the first time
The europeans didn't settle because they were attacked by the Aborigines. -
Captain James Cook of Europe sails around Australia
He charted the east coast, he claimed Australia for British possesion and he named eastern Australia New South Wales. -
First Fleet
The First Fleet was a boat trip taking prisoners to Australia. They were going to Australia to establish a penal colony. The trip took 252 days. -
Tasmania becomes Prison plaace for the worst prisoners.
If a prisoner did something really bad they would have to go to Tasmania. Tasmania is an island so the prisoners can't escape. -
Seperation becomesofficail policy
Australia seperated the cacasions and the african americans. The government has many laws to keep them seperated. -
Commonwealth of Australia was formed
The 6 colonies came together to form the commonwealth of Australia. -
Immigration Restriction act of 1901
This act wouldn't allow any people that were not cacasion into Australia. -
Policies are being changed for the Aborigines.
They can now have schools that teach about Aborigine culture, now an Aborigine can hold a seat in parliament, and now they can live normal, modern lives. -
Aborigines are being helped
The government is passing laws to help the Aborigines. The Australians were happy that the government is acually taking action to help the Aborigines -
Australian Act
British empire legal ties are severed.
