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Jan 1, 1000
Dingo (2000 B.C)
The Dingo is the first domesticated animal to reach Australia. -
Period: Jan 1, 1000 to
Australian History
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Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Timeline.
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James Cook.
Captain James Cook lands on the more hospitable east coast of Australia and claims it for Britain. -
Tasmania.
Hobart Town is established in Van Diemens Land which is now known as Tasmania. -
Tasmania
Port Arthur opens as a penal settlement in Tasmania. -
Tasmania
Port Arthur opens as a penal settlement in Tasmania. -
Goldrush
The gold rush begins near Bathurst in New South Wales. -
Ayers Rock
Ayers Rock is first sighted by Europeans. -
Australia
The Commonwealth of Australia becomes a reality. -
World War 1
Australian troops fight in World War 1. -
Qantas
QANTAS is formed as a local airline. -
Vegemite
Vegemite is first produced. -
Federal Parliament
The first Federal Parliament is held in Canberra. -
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour Bridge opens. -
Opera House
The Sydney Opera House opens. -
Olymics
The Sydney Olympics held.
