History of Australia

Dutch settlement

Jan 1, 1606

Dutch attempt to colonize in Australia, but fail.

James Cook

Jan 1, 1770

James Cook sails around Australia and claims it for England.

First Fleet

Jan 1, 1787

Fllet of ships set sails to Australia with convicts.

Convict arrival

Mar 28, 1788

Convicts arrive and start settling.

Penal

Period: Mar 28, 1788 to Mar 28, 1832

New South Wales officially a penal.

Port Arthur

Period: Mar 28, 1833 to Mar 28, 1850

Hard offender sent of Port Arthur in Tasmania.

Boundaries made

Mar 28, 1861

Government makes official boundaries for colonies.

End of Penals

Mar 28, 1868

England stops sending convicts to Australia.

Commonwealth

Jan 1, 1901

The Commonwealth of Australia is established.

Immigration Restriction Act

Mar 28, 1901

Act created restricting immigration to those of English descent.