History of Australia

By jlewchpenguin

  • Dutch Discovery

    Dutch Discovery
    The Dutch sailed to Australia, but did NOT settle there. After an attack by the Aborigines, the Dutch gave up further exploration of Australia.

  • Captain Cook Creates a Name

    Captain Cook Creates a Name
    Captain James Cook of Great Britain sails around Australia. In honor of Wales, Cook gave tha state New South Wales its name,

  • The British Turn Australia Into AusJAILia

    The British Turn Australia Into AusJAILia
    After finding Australia, the British took advantage and decided to send prisoners to Australia.

  • Boundaries are Made

    Boundaries are Made
    The Australian government creates boundaries that are still in place to this day.

  • British Convict Country No More!

    British Convict Country No More!
    After realization of the beauty (and gold) of Australia, the British stop sending their criminals there to do time.

  • Commonwealth

    Commonwealth
    The commonwealth of Australia is formed.

  • Melbourne Who?

    Melbourne Who?
    Melbourne is dethroned as the national capital of Australia, and Canberra is the city that dethrones them, as Canberra became the new nation's capital.

  • Aborigines Catch A Break

    Aborigines Catch A Break
    The federal government begins to pass legislation to HELP the Aorigines.

  • Australia Act

    Australia Act
    The Australia Act is passed.

  • Meet the Rejected

    Meet the Rejected
    55% of voters reject the idea of becoming an indpendent republic.