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Important Events in Aboriginal History

By rbens28
  • 70,000 BCE

    Aboriginals settle in Australia

    Aboriginals settle in Australia
    It is believed that 70,000 years ago, Aboriginals settled in Australia, from India over natural land bridges.

  • British Colonisation

    British Colonisation
    In 1788, colonisation of Australia started, after Captain James Cook's discovery of the continent in 1770.

  • Aboriginal Smallpox Epidemic

    Wiping out 50-70% of Aboriginals around the colony in New South Wales, the Smallpox brought from Europe destroyed Aboriginal tribes

  • Aboriginals and Torres Staright Islanders now counted as Citizens

    All Australians are now counted as Citizens.

  • Right to Vote

    Right to Vote
    Aboriginals gain the right to vote.

  • Northern Territory Land Rights act

    Northern Territory Land Rights act
    The Australian governments first attempt for Aboriginal Land Rights.

  • First National Reconciliation Week

    The first ever national Reconciliation week.