History of Australia

By ansleybennett

  • Dutch Reach Australia

    Dutch Reach Australia
    The Dutch (Netherlands) sailed to Australia but didn't settle there.

  • Captain James Cook Sailed Around Australia

    Captain James Cook Sailed Around Australia
    Captain James Cook sailed around Australia for Great Britain.

  • British Prisoners Settle in Australia

    British Prisoners Settle in Australia
    Great Britain begins sending prisoners to Australia.

  • Political Boundaries were Created for Australia's Colonies

    Political Boundaries were Created for Australia's Colonies
    Government officials create political boundaries for Australia's colonies.

  • Great Britain Stopped Transporting Prisoners to Australia

    Great Britain Stopped Transporting Prisoners to Australia
    On this day, Great Britain sent the last ship of prisoners to Australia.

  • The Commonwealth of Australia is Established

    The Commonwealth of Australia is Established

  • Canberra Becomes Australia's National Capital

    Canberra Becomes Australia's National Capital
    Canberra was completed and became the national capital.

  • Federal Government Passes Legislation for the Aborigines

    Federal Government Passes Legislation for the Aborigines
    Australia's government begins passing legislation to help the Aborigines.

  • Australia Act is Passed

    Australia Act is Passed
    All legal ties with Great Britain are severed.

  • 55% of Voters Reject the Idea of Australia Becoming an Independent Nation

    55% of Voters Reject the Idea of Australia Becoming an Independent Nation