australian immigration

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  • IN THE BEGINING

    the start of imigration in australia

  • first fleet

    1788: The British first fleet led by Governor Arthur Phillip arrives in new south wales to the first European

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    1792: Governor Phillip returns to England accompanied by his friend Bennelong and a companion who became the first Australian to sail Europe.

  • (1800-1817)

    (1800-1817) Collins attempts to establish a settlement at Port Phillip.
    Flinders suggests the name Australia.
    The relocation of settlers from Norfolk Island to Van Diemen’s Land begins. The settlement on Norfolk Island is abandoned.
    Governor Macquarie supports the name Australia but it is some time before this is adopted.

  • VAN DEMONS LAND

    1825 new south wales western border is extended to 129 degrease. Van demands land

  • settlement of perth

    1829:The whole of Australia is claimed as British territory. The settlement of Perth is founded. Swan River Colony is declared by Charles Fremantle for Britain.

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    1934: in 1934 the dictation test is used in the attempt to prevent left- wing .

  • .commonwealth

    In 1945, the first Commonwealth Immigration Department is established, with Arthur Calwell as its first minister.

  • 1949

    in 1949 Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948 comes into force

  • one millionths post

    in 1955 Australia's one millionth post war migrant arrives