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Jan 1, 1521
The theory of Portuguese discovery of Australia
The early Portuguese navigators claims that they were the first Europeans who caught a sight of Australia. -
The first recorded landfall by a European on Australian Soil.
The Dtuch East India Company's ship, under Captain Willem Janszoon. -
The second recorded landfall by a European.
It occured at Dirk Hartog Island, western coast of Australia. By the Eendracht ship, under Captain Dirk Hartog. -
The first recorded shipwreck
The Tryall Ship was wrecked by the Tryal Rocks in Australian Waters. -
Second Shipwreck
The Dutch East India Company's ship, Batavia was wrecked on Houston Aborineos. At least 110 men, women and children were killed. -
Explored the west coast of Tasmania.
Dutch explorer Abel Tasman explored the west coast of Tasmania, landed on its east coast and named the island Anthoonij van Diemenslandt. -
Explored the west coast of Australia
English explorer William Dampier explored the west coast of Australia. -
Claimed coast for British Crown.
HMS Endeavour, under English Lieutenant James Cook chart the eastern coast and claimed it for British Crown. -
First fleet of 11 ships
" The first fleet of 11 ships, led by Governor Arthur Phillip, departed from Great Britian for Australia to begin European Colonisation. " -
Australia Day
The day they claimed that from now on, this day is now celebrated as Australia Day. -
First Execution in Australia
Thomas Barratt was hanged for stealing in stores. -
Public Executioner
James Freeman was excused for stealing flour, on the condition that he became public executioner. -
First Bank in Australia
The bank of New South Wales in Macquarie Place, Sydney -
First Prussian Settlers Arrived in South Australia
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Australi'a first municipal authority, the city of Adelaide was published
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All men over 21 years of age abtained the right to vote
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First Congress of Trade unions was held
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first waterborne sewage
First waterborne sweage service in Australia commenced operations in Adelaide. -
Australian National Flag was flown for the first time
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First powered aeroplane flight in Australia.
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First World War ends.
About 60,000 Australians died. -
The 16th Summer Olympics was held in Melbourne
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Construction in building the sydney opera house begins.
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Australia's first liver transplant operation is performed in Sydney
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The fegeral voting age drops to 21 to 18
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Sydney Opera House formall opened by Queen Elizabeth ||
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27th Summer Olympic Games held in Sydney
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Longest Heatwave in Australia caoital city recoreded in Adelaide
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First Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
Its a parade and festival in Sydney.
