History of Australia

The Dutch sailed to Australia

Jan 1, 1606

In 1606 the first Europeans (the Dutch) sailed to Australia

Captain James Cook sailed arund Australia

Mar 30, 1770

In 1770 Captain James Cook sailed around Australia

The First Fleet left England

Mar 30, 1787

In 1787 the First Fleet left England with convicts to establish a prison colony

New South Whales became a Penal Colony

Mar 30, 1788

In 1788 New South Whales became a penal colony, consisting of convicts, marine(gaurds), and marine guards' families.

The Boundaries for Seven colonies

Mar 30, 1861

In 1861 the governament created boundaries for the first seven colonies that ae still there today.

No more Prisoners!

Mar 30, 1868

In 1868 the British stopped sailing British prisoners to Australia

The Commonwealth

Mar 30, 1901

In 1901, the Commonwealth of Australia was established

Canberra!

Mar 30, 1927

In 1927 Canberra became the National Capital

The Aborgines

Mar 30, 1967

In 1967, the Federal Government began to pass legislation to help the Aborginies living conditions

The vote for Australia

Mar 30, 1999

In 1999, people voted 55% to keep Australia as it is and not change it to an Independent Republic