Fleet

Significant events in Australia in the 1800s

By laura.e123
  • Period: to

    1800s

  • First Fleet

    First Fleet

    On the 24th January 1788, the first fleet arrived in Botany Bay. There were 11 ships, which brought 1480 men, women and children with it.
  • First Religious Gathering

    First Religious Gathering

    Richard Johnson was the Organiser of the first Religious service on the grass.
  • First Holy Communion

    First Holy Communion

    Richard johnson hosted the First Holy Communion for the first time
  • The Rum Rebellion

    The Rum Rebellion

    The rum rebellion started on the 26 of January 1808 (30th year that the first ship landed at botany bay) and ended on the 1 of January 1810. The rum rebellion was the only successful takeover of the government. Governor William Bligh was arrested. This started what we now know as the “Rum Rebellion”.
  • Perth was Founded

    Perth was Founded

    Captain James Stirling founded perth as an organization of Swan River Colony