History of australia

By harristyderion
  • Australia is claimed for Great Britain

    Australia is claimed for Great Britain

    British ships sailed into port and claimed the land of Australia for the British crown.

  • The first colonies are set up

    British settlers arrived and began setting up colonies in Australia. They faced many hardships the first few years.
  • Australia is officially named

    Australia is officially named

    Australia's name was officially
    set as "Australia",
    in place of the previous
    name "New Holland".
  • Australian gold rush

    Australian gold rush

    When gold was found in southern Australia many settlers left their steads and rushed to the gold mines
  • Australia becomes an independent federation

    Australia becomes an independent federation

    Australia had been under British rule up until this time, but they became an independent nation at this point.
  • The Australian flag is approved and flown

    The Australian flag is approved and flown

    King Edward of England approved the design for the Australian flag and it was officially flown.
  • The Navy was Founded

    The Navy was Founded

    Australia formed their first official navy fleet in 1911.
  • The capital city changes

    The capital city changes

    Melbourne had been Australia's capital city until it was replaced by Canberra.
  • Penicillin is developed

    Penicillin is developed

    Scientists in Australia developed the strong antibiotic called Penicillin. It has saved many lives.
  • The Olympics come to Australia

    The Olympics come to Australia

    The 16th Summer Olympics were held in Melbourne in 1956, and the 27th Summer Games were held in Sydney in 2000.