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Major Dates in Australian History.

  • English Lieutenant James Cook's expedition in HM Bark Endeavour charts the eastern coast of Australia.

    English Lieutenant James Cook's expedition in HM Bark Endeavour charts the eastern coast of Australia.

  • The British First Fleet, led by Governor Arthur Phillip arrives in New South Wales.

    The British First Fleet, led by Governor Arthur Phillip arrives in New South Wales.

  • The Eureka Stockade

    The Eureka Stockade

  • Australia becomes a federation & the first parliament meets in Melbourne.

    Australia becomes a federation & the first parliament meets in Melbourne.

  • April 25th, Anzacs at Gallipoli.

    April 25th, Anzacs at Gallipoli.

  • Darwin is attacked.

    Darwin is attacked.

  • Hosted Olympic Games, Sydney.

    Hosted Olympic Games, Sydney.