Australian TimeLine 1800-200

By Inez_ws

  • The first person is hanged in Australia

    A man called Thomas Barrett was hanged on this date

  • First Theatre is built in Sydney

    Around 1794 (not sure of month and date)
  • Wool Export Begins

    Wool Export Begins

    The first commercial batch of wool is shipped from Sydney to England.
  • Bank of NSW Established

    Bank of NSW Established

    The Bank of New South Wales (which will eventually become Westpac) is established.

  • Aborigines taken into Captivity

  • First Melbourne Cup

    First Melbourne Cup

    The first Melbourne Cup is held

  • Transportation ends

    Transport of Convicts to Australia ends completely.
  • All Children must attend School

    All Children must attend School

    A law is passed to say that all children over the age of 6 years old must attend school

  • Federation

    Federation creates the nation of Australia

  • Canberra becomes Capital

  • Period: to

    First World War

    Australia fights on behalf of the British

  • Sydney airport is founded

  • Sydney Harbour Bridge

    Sydney Harbour Bridge

    Construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge starts.
  • Olympics held in Melbourne

    Olympics held in Melbourne

    The olympics are held in Melbourne and TV broadcasting has begun around Australia
  • Opera House Opened

    Opera House Opened

    Th Opera House is opened by Queen Elizabeth II