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Aborginal Owners
Between 6000-7000 years before any landings or discovering of Australia, the land was occupied and inhabited by the Aboriginals (the original custodians of the land) -
The Dutch Land in Australia
The Europeans landed in Australia in 1606. The ship, Duyfken, was lead by Captain Willem Janszoon. This was the first documented landing of the Dutch in Australia. -
New Holland
In 1644 Dutch seafarer, Abel Tasman, named the land of Australia 'New Holland'. -
Captain Cook's Landing
In 1788 on the 26th of January, Captain James Cook landed in Botany Bay NSW. He claimed this land for British settlement. -
Gold Rush
The Australian Gold Rush is a significant part f Australia's Histroy. This event cause -
Van Dieman's Land Settlement
In the beginning of Penal Colonies in Australia, Van Diemand's Land was one of the biggest colonies. Over 40% of convicts sent to Australia were transported here. -
Eurkea Stockade
The Gold diggers in Ballarat, build a stockade and declare that the government has been treating this poorly. This act has been viewed by authorities as a rebellious protest and was crushed.