History of Australia Timeline

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  • The first Europeans to sail to Australia were the Dutch (Netherlands).

    The first Europeans to sail to Australia were the Dutch (Netherlands).

    First Europeans to sail to Australia were the Dutch (Netherlands) in 1606, but they didn't settle there.
  • Captain James Cook sailed to Australia in April, 1770

    Captain James Cook sailed to Australia in April, 1770

    Captain James Cook claimed eastern Australia for Great Britain in April,1770
  • New South Wales was created.

    New South Wales was created.

    New South Wales was created.
  • The british established a prison colony in 1788

    The british established a prison colony in 1788

    Great Britain established a prison colony in 1788 in Australia,
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    The Penal Colony

    The Penal colony started in 1788 and ended in 1832.
  • Western Australia was created

    Western Australia was created

    Western Australia was created
  • The penal colony ended.

    The penal colony ended.

    The penal colony ended in 1832 and became Western Australia.
  • Victoria was made

    Victoria was made

    Victoria was made.
  • Queensland was made.

    Queensland was made.

    Queensland was made.
  • In 1901 the Commenwealth was established

    In 1901 the Commenwealth was established

    The Commenwealth was established
  • The (ANZUS) security treaty was created.

    The (ANZUS) security treaty was created.

    Australia,New Zealand and the United States created the ANZUS security treaty.