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The Dutch sailed in Australia
They were the first Europeans to sail to Australia,but they bdid not settle there. they were attacked by the Aborigines so they stoped exploring. -
Captain James Cook sailed around Australia
He claimed the Aborigines' land for Europe and named it New South Wales. -
New South Wales officially became a penal colony.
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Port Author, Tasmania
Became the destination for the hardest convicted criminals of the British and Irish people. this lasted until 1850s. -
Major coastal settlements became 7 independent colonies
Government officials created boundaries for the colonies that are still in place today. -
Commonwealth of Australia was established
Melbourne served as the national capital until Canberra was completed. -
Immigration restriction act of 1901
REstricted migration to people primarily of European descent -
Remmants of the tribes in the settled areas were moved onto Reserves.
They were forbidden from teaching their children their languages and customs. -
Aborigines gained their rights of ownership of traditional land
This was one of Australia's first successful land claims of indigenous people. -
Federal government began to pass legislation to help the Aborigines
It was widely seen as affirmation of the Australian's peoples wish to see its government take direct action to improve the living conditions of the Aborigines.
