The Territorial History of Australia

  • New South Wales Colony Established

    On this date, New South Wales officially became a part of New Holland/Australia
  • Van Diemen's Land Proclaimed Separate Territory

    On this date, Van Diemen's land was separated from New South Wales and became a separate colony.
  • Swan River Colony Proclaimed

    On this date, Swan River Colony was established and was bordered against New South Wales.
  • Swan River Colony Changed Its Name To Western Australia

    On this date, Swan River Colony changed its name to Western Australia.
  • Province of South Australia Proclaimed

    On this date, South Australia was created from New South Wales' southern border.
  • The Colony Of Victoria Founded

    On this date, the colony of Victoria was proclaimed by Queen Victoria.
  • Van Diemen's Land Name Changed To Tasmania

    On this date, Van Diemen's Land name changed to Tasmania.
  • Queensland Authorised As Separate Colony

    On this date, Queensland came into existence from the border of northern New South Wales.
  • North Australia And Central Australia Merge Into One State

    On this date, North Australia and Central Australia merge into one, creating the Northern Territory.
  • Federal Capital Territory Renamed Australian Capital Territory

    On this date, Federal Capital Territory was renamed Australian Capital Territory.

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