Australia

History of Australia

By Paxie30001

  • The Dutch sail to Australia.

    The Dutch sail to Australia.
    In 1606, the Netherlands, or Dutch were the first Europeans to sail to sail to Australia.

  • Captian James Cook sails around Australia.

    Captian James Cook sails around Australia.
    Cook named the area New South Wales.

  • British ships called the “First Fleet” leave England for Australia.

    British ships called the “First Fleet” leave England for Australia.
    The British ships left with convicts to try to establish a "Prison Colony"

  • British prisoners settle in Australia.

    British prisoners settle in Australia.

  • Port Arthur, Tasmania is the destination for criminals.

    Port Arthur, Tasmania is the destination for criminals.
    it was the destination for the hardest of convicted British and Irish criminals.

  • Great Britain transports prisoners to Australia.

    Great Britain transports prisoners to Australia.

  • The Commonwealth of Australia is established.

    The Commonwealth of Australia is established.
    Australia was divided into states.

  • Melbourne serves as the national capital until Canberra's completion in 1927.

    Melbourne serves as the national capital until Canberra's completion in 1927.

  • Federal government begins to pass legislation to help the Aborigines.

    Federal government begins to pass legislation to help the Aborigines.
    Australian people want their government to improve the living conditions of Aborigines.

  • Australia Act is adopted.

    Australia Act is adopted.
    All legal ties with the British Empire were severed.