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History of Australia

By ariyah

  • The Dutch Has Arrived

    The Dutch Has Arrived
    In 1606 the Dutch set out on a voyage to colonize and sailed out to Australia. When they arrived they were attacked by aborigines so they did not stay long.

  • Captain James Cook

    Captain James Cook
    In 1770 Captain James Cook sailed around Australia.

  • Tasmania!!

    Tasmania!!
    Also in 1770 sailors mapped eastern Australia and named it Tasmania

  • STOP!

    STOP!
    In 1776 America made Britain stop sending their convicts to Georgia

  • Looking For Something New

    Looking For Something New
    In 1787 British ships called " The First Fleet " left the docks of England in search of a new colony

  • Lets Settle

    Lets Settle
    In 1788 British prisoners settle in Australia
  • Period: to

    Getting Settled

    From 1788-1832 New South Wales was officially a prisoner colony that consisted of prisoners, marines,and mairenes' families

  • Boundries

    Boundries
    In 1861 government officials created boundaries between different colonies

  • Transportation

    Transportation
    The British transported prisoners up until 1868

  • Equality

    Equality
    In 1967 federal government began to pass legislation to help the Aborigines