Drapeau asutralie

The History of Australia, from colonization to independence - Nathan, Arthur, Matthis

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  • Captain Cook claims Australia for the British

    Captain Cook claims Australia for the British

  • First colony built in Sydney Cove

    First colony built in Sydney Cove

  • First flee settlers arrive for a new life in Australia

    First flee settlers arrive for a new life in Australia

  • New colony set up for convicts on Tasmania. Free settlers soon follow.

    New colony set up for convicts on Tasmania. Free settlers soon follow.

  • By now, about half the people living in Australia were born there

    By now, about half the people living in Australia were born there

  • A new province is set up - called Victoria, named after the Queen Victoria

    A new province is set up - called Victoria, named after the Queen Victoria

  • Gold discovered in Australia - even more settlers arrive. Population now nearly half a million.

    Gold discovered in Australia - even more settlers arrive. Population now nearly half a million.

  • Four of the five provinces of Australia granted 'self-government'. They manage most of their own affairs but are still part of the British Empire.

    Four of the five provinces of Australia granted 'self-government'. They manage most of their own affairs but are still part of the British Empire.

  • Queensland, the last colony to be created, comes into existence.

    Queensland, the last colony to be created, comes into existence.

  • Now over 80% of people in Australia were born there. The six colonies meet to draw up a set of rules about how to run Australia as a united country , independant of Britain

    Now over 80% of people in Australia were born there. The six colonies meet to draw up a set of rules about how to run Australia as a united country , independant of Britain

  • By now, all six provinces or territories are 'self-governing'. It sets the foundation of Australia as we know it today.

    By now, all six provinces or territories are 'self-governing'. It sets the foundation of Australia as we know it today.

  • The 'Commonwealth of Australia' comes into existence. All the territories form one 'Federation' with its own Parliament. But the British monarch remains the head of state !

    The 'Commonwealth of Australia' comes into existence. All the territories form one 'Federation' with its own Parliament. But the British monarch remains the head of state !