Making a nation By Bennnnenenenennenenenenenenenenen Period: Jan 1, 1788 to Jan 1, 1901 The Federation of Australia May 11, 1813 Crossing the blue mountains Sep 12, 1824 Convicts arrival at moreton bay Jun 1, 1829 First Settlement in Western Australia Aug 30, 1835 Founding Of The City Of Melbourne Dec 28, 1836 Founding Of Adelaide Feb 12, 1851 Begin of The Gold Rush Apr 21, 1856 8 Hour Work Day Dec 17, 1872 Free and Compulsory Education Jan 1, 1901 The Australian Federation