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Europeans explore the coast of Australia. An estimated 54 european ships from different nations explored the coast of Australia in the early 17th century. A spanish explorer almost landed in Australia, but instead landed on a island in Vanuatu. The Europeans established contact with the aborigines in the early 17th century.
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Captain Cook claimed the east coast of under instruction from King George III of England. The eastern part of Australia was named New South Wales.
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The first fleet brought in around 780 convicts from england. There were 11 ships in the first fleet, which was the first wave of settlers coming into Australia.
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Commonwealth of Australia is declared. When the commonwealth of Australia was first declared aborigines were not counted in the census or regarded as citizens.
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The formation of Australia secured the english influence in the region. English has now spread to most of the surrounding countries and is considered a second languages for many people.
