History of Australia

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  • Dutch Explorers are the first to sail to Australia.

    Dutch Explorers are the first to sail to Australia.

  • Australia is claimed for Great Britain by Captain James Cook.

    Australia is claimed for Great Britain by Captain James Cook.

  • The British send prisoners to Australia as punishment.

    The British send prisoners to Australia as punishment.

  • Boundaries for colonies of Australia are created by the government.

    Boundaries for colonies of Australia are created by the government.

  • The British stop sending prisoners to Australia.

    The British stop sending prisoners to Australia.

  • The Commonwealth of Australia is established.

    The Commonwealth of Australia is established.

  • Canberra is completed, which replaces Melbourne as the nation's capital.

    Canberra is completed, which replaces Melbourne as the nation's capital.

  • Fedral government starts to pass laws to help the Aborigines.

    Fedral government starts to pass laws to help the Aborigines.

  • All legal ties with the British Empire are severed with the passing of the Australia Act.

    All legal ties with the British Empire are severed with the passing of the Australia Act.

  • 55% of voters reject the idea of becoming an independent republic.

    55% of voters reject the idea of becoming an independent republic.