The Development of the Australian Colonies

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  • The First Fleet Landed

    The First Fleet Landed

    When the first Fleet landed IN 1788 there was no limit set to the Eastern boundary so New Zealand was included as part of New South Wales until 1841.
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  • Establishment ofVan Diemans land

    Establishment ofVan Diemans land

    In 1803 the first official settlement was established to ensure French explorers could not claim it. It became a place secondary punishments for convicts who had committed crimes in New South Wales. It was announced that it would be a separate colony in 1825
  • Introduction of Western Australia

    Introduction of Western Australia

    In 1829 a British settlement of the free settlers was established on the Swan River.
  • Establishment of South Australia

    Establishment of South Australia

    In 1836 South Australia was announced that they are now a free colony.
  • Establishment of Northern Australia

    Establishment of Northern Australia

    In 1847 North Australia was created with its main settlement at Port Curtis. In 1847 the settlement failed after six months and the new colony was officially reincorporated into New South Wales.
  • The Establishment of Victoria

    The Establishment of Victoria

    In the 1790s part of the Port Phillip district of new south wales had been settled by escaped convicts.