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History of Australia

By Zues
  • The very first Europeans

    The very first Europeans

    First Europeans to sail to Australia were the Dutch from the Netherlands
  • The Captain's hear

    The Captain's hear

    Captain James Cook sailed around Australia
  • The Prisoners have settled

    The Prisoners have settled

    British prisoners settled in Australia
  • The First Fleet

    The First Fleet

    British ships called the "First Fleet" left English with convicts to establish a prison colony.
  • The boundaries have been made

    The boundaries have been made

    Government officials created boundaries for the colonies.
  • Transport 'em!

    Transport 'em!

    British transported prisoners to Australia .
  • Common Wealthiness

    Common Wealthiness

    The Commonwealth of Australia was established.
  • Immigration Restriction Act

    Immigration Restriction Act

    Immigration Restriction Act restricted migration to people primarily of European descent.
  • We'll serve for ya!

    We'll serve for ya!

    Melbourne served as the national capital until Canberra was completed.
  • It has been terminated

    It has been terminated

    Australia Act - all legal ties with the Bristish Empire were severed