Australia History Timeline

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  • Captain Cook explored the coast

    Captain Cook explored the coast

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  • Arrival of the First Fleet

    Arrival of the First Fleet and the beginning of Eourpean settlement and occupation

  • Eureka Rebellion

    The Eureka Rebellion was a rebellion of gold miners against the colonial authority of the United Kingdom.

  • Commonwealth of Australia

    On this day, the federation of states turned into the commonwealth of Australia. Paul Kelly calles it the "Australian Settlement".
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    The cold war impacts australila

    First World War, significance of Gallipoli and battles in France on Australia’s self-image and social and economic impact.
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    Australia Great Depression

    Social and Economic impact, as well as differences about how best to alleviate.
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    WWII influences Australia

  • Whitlam is elected Prime Minister

    Election of the Whitlam Government and the start of a cultural revolution in Australian society.

  • Qhitlam Government is dismissed

    The dismissal of the Whitlam Government, why and constitutional and political implications.