History of Australia

Europeans sail to Australia for the first time

Mar 31, 1606

The europeans didn't settle because they were attacked by the Aborigines.

Captain James Cook of Europe sails around Australia

Aug 22, 1770

He charted the east coast, he claimed Australia for British possesion and he named eastern Australia New South Wales.

First Fleet

Mar 31, 1787

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.

Mar 31, 1833

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

Mar 31, 1900

Australia seperated the cacasions and the african americans. The government has many laws to keep them seperated.

Commonwealth of Australia was formed

Jan 1, 1901

The 6 colonies came together to form the commonwealth of Australia.

Immigration Restriction act of 1901

Mar 31, 1901

This act wouldn't allow any people that were not cacasion into Australia.

Policies are being changed for the Aborigines.

Mar 31, 1960

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

Mar 31, 1967

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

Mar 31, 1986

British empire legal ties are severed.