The Birth of Australia By mr.pres20?? Jan 20, 1000 Aborigines settle Feb 10, 1606 The Dutch traveled to Australia Dutch traveled to Australia, but were attacked by Aborigines. Aug 8, 1770 (British) James Cook arrives, brings prisoners James Cook arrived in 1770. Dec 23, 1787 English prisoners brought to Australia Period: Jul 20, 1788 to Jan 1, 1832 New South Wales is a penal Period: Jun 15, 1830 to Dec 31, 1839 Tribe Removal Period: May 22, 1833 to Oct 14, 1857 P. Australia biggest prison Jun 22, 1868 By this time, free immigrants lived there Jan 1, 1901 Commonwealth of Australia established Sep 27, 1901 Immigration Restriction Act of 1901 goes in effect. Feb 6, 1967 Federal laws made to help Aborigines!!! Apr 6, 1986 Ties with Britian severed Feb 27, 2000 Vote rejected to become independent.
