Timeline Soc By bala peter 1770 James cook landing 1787 New south whales has its first settlement 1808 First settlement in Tasmania 1812 First crossing of the blue mountain 1835 settlement of adelaide 1851 Start of the Australian gold rushes 1872 Introduction of the 8 hour day 1900 THe commonwealth of Australia is created 1902 Men and Women are aloud to vote if over 21 1913 Start of World War 1