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1606
The first European to land at Australia is Dutch explorer Captain Willem Janszoon. -
1606
The first European to land at Australia is Dutch explorer Captain Willem Janszoon. -
1688
English explorer William Dampier explores the western coast of Australia. -
1688
English explorer William Dampier explores the western coast of Australia. -
1770
Captain James Cook lands at botany bay with his ship,the HMS Endeavour. He then proceeds to the eastern coast of Australia,claiming it for Great Britain. -
1770
Captain James Cook lands at Botany Bay with his ship, the HMS Endeavour. -
1788
The first British settlement is established at Sydney by Captain Arthur Phillip. It is the start of the British penal colony which is made up of mostly prisoners. -
1788
The first British settlement is established in Sydney. -
1803
Australia is proven to be an island.Navigator Matthew Flinders completes his sail around the island. -
1808
The Rum Rebellion occurs -
1829
Colony of Western Australia established at Perth by Captain James Stirling. -
1836
South Australia was established,with Adelaide as its capital. -
1850's
Gold is found in many locations leading to gold rushes thought the decade.Aborigines are treated very badly and their numbers collapse.