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Tasman discovers Van Diemen's land
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Captain Cook discovers NSW
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Foundation of Sydney
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Bass discovers Bass Straight
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Foundation of Hobart
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Foundation of Brisbane
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Foundation of Perth
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Port Arthur opens as a penal settlement in Tasmania
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Gold rush begins in Ballarat
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Van Diemen's land changed to Tasmania
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Eureka Stockade
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Capture of the Kelly gang
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University of Tasmania founded
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First federal referendum
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First commonwealth parliament opened
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Australian troops fight in WW1
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Opening of Sydney Harbour Bridge
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WW2 Begins
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Darwin bombed by Japan
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WW2 Ends
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Holden produces the first Australian car
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Melbourne hosts Olympic Games
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Australian troops sent to fight in Vietnam
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Sydney Opera House opens
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Sydney hosts the Olympic Games