Australia Timeline

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  • James Cook claims New South Whales

    James Cook claims New South Whales
    James Cook discoveres and claims a portion of east Australia and names it New South Whales.

  • British in Australia

    British in Australia
    In 1788, the first settlers were convicted criminals from Britan that were exiled to Australia.

  • Australia's new capital, Adelaide

    Australia's new capital, Adelaide
    South Australia established, with Adelaide as its capital.

  • Colonists find gold in Australia.

    Colonists find gold in Australia.
    Colonists of Australia discovered gold and the population of the region soared.

  • The first cricket match.

    The first cricket match.
    Australia and England play the first-ever cricket Test match in Melbourne.

  • The country is unified.

    The country is unified.
    The Commonwealth of Australia comes into being on 1st January.

  • Canberra, the newest capital.

    Canberra, the newest capital.
    Canberra is founded and designated as the capital.

  • Australia is officially independant.

    Australia is officially independant.
    Australia nonviolently was given its freedom from Britan and disconected all ties with it.

  • Declairing War on Germany

    Declairing War on Germany
    Australia follows Britain's lead and declares war on Nazi Germany.

  • Uluru changes to Ayers Rock

    Uluru changes to Ayers Rock
    On December 15, 1993, Uluru, named by the Aborigines, was renamed Ayers Rock after Sir Henry Ayers.