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52,983 BCE
Indigenous Australians Were Recorded
In 52983 BC, the first 'Indigenous Australians' were recorded in Australia. -
First European Person Lands on Australia
Willem Janszoon landed on Australia in 1606 -
William Dampier Finds Australia
William Dampier was the first Englishman to land on Australia. -
Industrial Revolution Begins
The Industrial Revolution begins in 1760. -
James Cook Departs To Australia
James Cook was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and given the command of the HMS Endeavour, and sets off toTahiti to observe the transit of Venus, and discovered Australia. -
James Cook Arrives In Botany Bay
In 1788, James Cook and the HMS Endeavour arrived in Botany Bay. -
First Fleet Departs From England
The First Fleet leaves Britain to find somewhere to send convicts, as they can't send them to the US anymore and they also wanted power of Asia, and Australia was closer to Asia then England. -
The Colony Of New South Wales Is Considered A Penal Colony
From 1788 - 1823, New South Wales is officially a 'Penal Colony'. -
First Fleet Arrives In Botany Bay
After a 3 month voyage, the fleet of 11 ships landed in Australia. -
The First Ship Of Free Settlers Arrived In Australia
The first ship of free settlers arrived in 1790, to live as Australians and find jobs, because there is limited jobs in England. -
Bennalong Was Captured
Bennalong, an indigenous Australian, was taken hostage by British people.
