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Dutch sea captain Dirk Hartog landed on western coast of Australia
Dutch captain who made the first recorded exploration of the western coast of Australia -
Abel Tasman discovers what is now called Tasmania, but which he called Van Diemen’s Land.
Tasmania is now a state in Australia. In 1803, the island was established by the British as a penal colony. It was called Van Diemen's Land and became part of the British colony of New South Wales. In 1824, Van Diemen's Land became an independent colony In 1856 Britain changed the name to Tasmania. -
William de Vlamingh lands lands on Western Australian coast
William de Vlamingh was a Dutch sea captain for over 50 years, who explored the west coast of Australia. In the late 17th century, he landed in what people call Perth. -
Captain Cook explores Australia’s east coast
During 1770 he discovered the east coast of Australia, which he claimed for Great Britain under the name of New South Wales. Cook was promoted to the rank of commander when he returned to England in 1771. -
Arrival of First Fleet at Sydney Cove
In the first fleet, there were about 11 ships of the size of a normal ferry. They left ports mouth with about 1480 men, women and children. Most of the people there were British, and some were African and french convicts. -
Rum Rebellion in New South Wales
The Rum Rebellion was the only successful armed take over the government in Australian history. officers and men, marched towards the government house in Sydney. After they overthrew him he was arrested and those people became under military rule. -
Frs. Therry and Conolly, the first official priests arrive
therry sailed from cork under a senior priest. Father Phillip CThollony, was in the Janus, which carried more than a hundred prisoners. The arrived in Sydney, certified by both church and state, In May 1820 -
Construction of first Catholic church at Richmond, Tasmania
By the early 1820s, they were approximately 1000 Catholics, not including convicts. The church was made by the archbishop, John Bede Polding. The church was named after him, St Johns Church. It was burnt down in a fire in 1865, while other churches replaced others. -
First permanent St. Vincent de Paul Society established in Australia
The St paul society was founded in Australia on 5 March 1854 at St Francis Church. By Fr Gerald Ward. -
Death of Ned Kelly
Ned Kelly was an Australian Bushranger, gang leader and convicted police murderer.He is by far the last bushranger and the most famous one. He is known best for wearing a bulletproof armour during a shootout with the police. He died on 11 November 1880 -
St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne opened, run by Sisters of Charity
St, Vincents Hospital Melbourne is one of Australians largest private catholic hospitals. In 1998 the two private hospitals mercy private hospital and St Vincent private hospital merged into one big hospital. the sisters of charity had the hospitals run independently for over 70 years. -
Death of Mary McKillop
Mary Mackillop was a very good woman, who helped children get an education and did much more stuff. sadly she dies in the 8 August 1909. -
Arrival of Archbishop Daniel Mannix in Melbourne
Archbishop Daniel Mannix succeeded really well and became the main spokesman in Australia. He was known because of his braveness, of the Irish free state. He later died on the 6th of November 196. -
Beginning of First World War
World war , also known as the first world war was a global war. That lasted from 1914 to 1918. Australia joined in with Germany and Britain to make one big colony. The first war was not expected. -
Beginning of World War II
world war ll was another unexpected event which happened and going by to the end Germany lost and had to give up some of there land, world war ll lasted from 1 Sep 1939 – 2 Sep 1945
